If a Major Sports Star Were to Move into Your

question 191

Multiple Choice

If a major sports star were to move into your neighbourhood, what would you expect to happen to
The neighbourhood's "average" income?

• A) The mean income would decrease significantly
• B) The median income would increase significantly
• C) The modal income would increase significantly
• D) The mean income would increase significantly, but the median income would stay almost the same as before
• E) The standard deviation of the neighbourhood's income would get smaller

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Definitions:

Gene Expression

The process by which information from a gene is used in the synthesis of a functional gene product, often a protein, which can affect the cell function and structure.

Transcriptional

Relating to transcription, the process by which the information in a strand of DNA is copied into a new molecule of messenger RNA (mRNA).

Y Chromosome

A sex chromosome found in mammals, including humans, typically associated with male characteristics and inherited from father to son.

Dosage Compensation

Any mechanism of equalizing gene expression between males and females.