Find the Constant of Variation, K

question 36

Multiple Choice

Find the constant of variation, k .
a varies directly as b and a is 27 when b is 36 .

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Definitions:

Triplet Repeat

A sequence of three nucleotides in DNA that is repeated multiple times in a row, which can lead to genetic disorders if the number of repeats exceeds a normal range.

Inborn Errors

Genetic disorders resulting from a defect in an enzyme, leading to metabolic problems.

Metabolism

The set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms for converting food into energy.

Aneuploidies

Chromosomal abnormalities where the number of chromosomes in a cell is not an exact multiple of the haploid set, leading to genetic disorders or variations.