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The Microbes
The Vedas repeatedly state that all living beings made up of cells. Cells are the fundamental units of life. They could be unicellular or multicellular life forms, but all living organisms composed of and depend on cells to function normally. Humans produce a single offspring at a time and the mother’s body is prepared for birth by the hormones produced by the pituitary gland, the ovary, and the placenta. The total gestation period from fertilization to birth is about 38 weeks. Human cells contain 23 pairs of chromosomes (for 46). There are 22 pairs of non-sex chromosomes and 1 pair of sex chromosomes. The X and Y sex chromosomes determine gender. We all need the energy to function and we get this energy from the foods we eat. The most efficient way for cells to harvest energy stored in food is through cellular respiration. The genetic information is necessary for directing cellular activities. DNA and proteins are the major components of chromosomes. Only one in 10 of those cells are human and the rest are from bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms.