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The process of purifying blood by means of an artificial kidney is called________.

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The onset of menstruation is called_________.

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Sleep movements in many leguminous plants are known as________.

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The determination of the age of a tree by counting the annual rings is known as__________

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The stage in the embryonic development which consists of a solid ball of cells is called__________.

Mention one significant difference between each of the following :

Calyptra and Calyptrogen

Mention one significant difference between each of the following :

Diffusion and Osmosis

Mention one significant difference between each of the following :

Holocrine and Apocrine glands

Mention one significant difference between each of the following :

Fertilisation and Insemination

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Mention one significant difference between each of the following :

Xerophthalmia and Night blindness