Explanation

• The shortest distance between two points is called displacement.
• Displacement is a measure of the straight-line distance between two points.
•  It is a scalar quantity.

Key Point: The longest distance between two points is called the circumference (if the points are on a circle) or a diagonal (if the points are on a polygon or a rectangle).

Explanation

Plasmodium is a genus of protozoan parasites that cause malaria.

There are several species of Plasmodium that can infect humans, including P. falciparum, P. vivax, P. ovale, and P. malariae.

Explanation

Acetic acid (CH3COOH) is a weak acid that only partially dissociates in water, forming a weak electrolyte solution.

It does not fully dissociate into ions like strong acids (like HCl) or strong bases (like KOH).

Explanation

• Paleontology is the scientific study of fossils and ancient life forms, focusing on the history of life on Earth, evolution, and extinction.
• Paleontologists use fossils to reconstruct the biology, ecology, and behavior of ancient organisms.

Explanation

• Platelets, also called thrombocytes.
• They are blood cells that play a vital role in blood clotting.
• When a blood vessel is injured, platelets aggregate to form a plug that stops the bleeding.