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"Accountability" and "responsibility" are closely related concepts that both involve being answerable for one's actions or duties. In the context of the sentence, accountability is described as a desirable quality, indicating the importance of being responsible and accountable for one's decisions and actions, especially for a politician.

"Prevalent" means widespread or commonly occurring.

fateful adjective fate·ful \ˈfāt-fəl\ Simple Definition of fateful : having important results : producing a serious and usually bad result Synonyms = calamitous, cataclysmal (or cataclysmic), catastrophic, damning, destructive, disastrous, fatal, ruinous, unfortunate

"Superficial" typically refers to something that is on the surface or not deep, so an "external" wound, which is on the outside of the body is the nearest in meaning.

To fizzle out means to gradually end, often in a disappointing or weak way. It’s like a firework that starts with a promising spark but then fades away without much impact. For instance, if someone’s enthusiasm for a project or reform wanes after an initial burst of energy, we can say it fizzled out. "Fizzled out" can also imply a disappointing or unsatisfactory end, such as giving up or surrendering in a disappointing manner.

"Vehement" means showing strong feelings or passion, often characterised by intensity or insistence. Therefore, describing Mfon as a man of vehement character implies that he is strong-willed, determined, and insistent in his actions or beliefs.

"Lively" typically describes someone or something full of energy, active or spirited. Similarly, "frisky" suggests liveliness, playfulness or being full of vigour.

"Taciturnity" refers to the quality of being reserved or uncommunicative, often speaking very little. Similarly, "reticence" describes a reserved or restrained manner of speaking or communicating.

"Superficial" typically refers to something that is on the surface or not deep, so an "external" wound, which is on the outside of the body is the nearest in meaning.

Centrioles are primarily found in animal cells, where they play a crucial role in cell division by organizing microtubules and forming the spindle fibers that separate chromosomes. While centrioles are generally absent in higher plants, they can be found in some lower plants and in the male gametes of certain plant species. The plasmalemma, also known as the cell membrane or plasma membrane, is a biological membrane that separates the cell's interior from the external environment, regulating the movement of materials and facilitating communication.The plasmalemma (or cell membrane) is a common structure found in both plant and animal cells, but not regarded as an organelle, rather the outer boundary of the cell, separating the inside from the outside environment, and it's a membrane, not an organelle. Cell walls are a defining feature of plant cells, but are absent in animal cells. Plant cells have a rigid cell wall surrounding the cell membrane, which provides structural support and protection. Also, a cell wall is not considered an organelle, but rather a non-membrane-bound, extracellular structure that provides support and protection to cells, particularly in plants, fungi, and bacteria. Plant cells have chloroplast and cell walls, whereas animal cells do not. Plant cells must be rigid to maintain their posture, and they require chlorophyll, which is found in the chloroplast, for food production.

Sperm cells are likely to have a higher concentration of mitochondria than white blood cells, red blood cells or even the egg cells because sperm require a significant amount of energy for motility, while white blood cells have a more diverse range of energy needs. Sperm cells, specifically in their midpiece, contain a high concentration of mitochondria, which are the "powerhouses" of the cell, producing the energy (ATP) needed for the sperm to swim and travel towards the egg. Mitochondria, often called the "powerhouses of the cell," are organelles that generate energy in the form of ATP (adenosine triphosphate) through cellular respiration, a process that breaks down glucose and other molecules to produce energy.

The rigidity of fungal hyphal walls is primarily attributed to chitin, a complex polysaccharide, along with other polysaccharides like glucans, and proteins, which together form a robust structural framework. This is a major structural component of fungal cell walls, similar to how it forms the exoskeleton of insects and crustaceans. Chitin is a homopolymer of \beta-1,4-linked N-acetylglucosamine units, providing significant strength and rigidity.

Both angiosperms (flowering plants) and gymnosperms (conifers, cycads, etc.) are considered to be part of the group of seed-bearing plants, often referred to as "spermatophytes" or "seed plants". Spermatophytes (Seed Plants) broadly refers to the group of plants that produce seeds as their reproductive structure. Angiosperms are flowering plants, characterized by having their seeds enclosed within a fruit (e.g., apples, berries, nuts). Gymnosperms are plants that produce "naked seeds," meaning their seeds are not enclosed within a fruit, and are often found on cones (e.g., pine cones).

Hydra exhibits radial symmetry, meaning its body can be divided into two equal halves along any plane passing through a central axis. This type of symmetry is characterized by body parts arranged around a central axis, like spokes on a wheel. Hydra, a cnidarian (like jellyfish and sea anemones), has a simple, tubular body with tentacles surrounding the mouth, a feature typical of radially symmetrical organisms.

Both leeches and earthworms belong to the phylum Annelida, which is characterized by segmented bodies, also known as segmented worms.