<span>The correct answer is b.0.5 to 1 micrometre thick.</span>
Usually, the respiratory membrane is about 0.6 micrometres thick. This membrane consists of the alveolar epithelial cells, the capillary endothelial cell, and basement membranes which are formed by the alveolar and capillary cells.
Gradual changes in the frequency of diseases over long periods are known as SECULAR TIME TRENDS. For example, the rate of mortality in USA due to coronary heart diseases over a period of time. Onset of puberty in girls is also a secular time trend.
Secular time trend is also referred as Secular Variation and Secular Drift.
Photosynthesis is when plants use sunlight to synthesize food from carbon dioxide. Plants are autotrophs (they make their own food) and the food they synthesize creates carbohydrates, so the correct answer is D - autotrophs produce carbohydrates.
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