Jenna Scored 40 on a Standardized Test of Reading Ability

question 4

Multiple Choice

Jenna scored 40 on a standardized test of reading ability where the mean score is 50 and the standard deviation is 10.Based on this information, what is Jenna's z score?

• A) -2.0
• B) 2.0
• C) 1.0
• D) -1.0

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Definitions:

Light-Independent Reactions

Chemical reactions in photosynthesis that convert carbon dioxide and other compounds into glucose, occurring in the stroma of chloroplasts and independent of light.

Cyclic Pathway

A biochemical route characterized by a series of reactions where the final product regenerates the initial reactant.

Electron Transport System

A series of complexes that transfer electrons through a membrane within mitochondria or chloroplasts to generate a gradient for ATP production.