The Mathematics Department Is Holding an Election for Department Chair

question 38

Multiple Choice

The Mathematics Department is holding an election for department chair. Each member ranks the Candidates from first to third. The preference table below shows the results of the ballots with Candidates Clark (C) , Jones (J) , and Smith (S) .
If the plurality method is used to determine the winner, is the head-to-head criterion satisfied?

• A) Yes
• B) No

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Definitions:

Hormonal Stimuli

Signals that trigger responses in the body through the release or modulation of hormones.

Membrane-Bound Receptor

Receptor molecule, such as a hormone receptor, that is bound to the plasma membrane of the target cell.

Cyclic GMP

Cyclic GMP (cGMP) is a secondary messenger important in many biological processes, including vision and vasodilation.

Water-Soluble Hormones

Hormones that are soluble in water, allowing them to circulate freely in the blood and interact with specific receptors.