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An Insurance Company Evaluates Many Numerical Variables About a Person

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An insurance company evaluates many numerical variables about a person before deciding on an appropriate rate for automobile insurance.The distance a person drives in a year is an example of a variable.


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Metabolic Pathway

A series of chemical reactions in a cell that build up or break down molecules for vital processes.

β-galactosidase Enzyme

An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of β-galactosides into monosaccharides, primarily involved in lactose breakdown.

Lac Operon

A gene regulatory mechanism in bacteria where the metabolism of lactose is controlled by the interaction of several genes and protein products.

Mutation

A change in the DNA sequence within an organism's genome, which can lead to variations in physical appearance, function, or behavior.

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