You Roll a Die Twice

question 22

True/False

You roll a die twice. The event of getting an even number on the first roll and another event of getting an odd number on the second roll are independent.

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Definitions:

Neoplasms

Neoplasms are abnormal masses of tissue that result from excessive, uncoordinated growth of cells and can be benign or malignant (cancerous).

Oncogene

An abnormally functioning gene implicated in causing cancer. Compare with proto-oncogene and tumor suppressor gene.

Cell Signaling

Mechanisms of communication between cells. Cells signal one another with secreted signaling molecules, or a signaling molecule on one cell combines with a receptor on another cell. See signal transduction.

Segment Polarity

Genetic and cellular mechanisms that establish anterior-posterior orientation within each segment of a developing embryo, crucial for proper patterning.