Which of the Following Is a Definition of Distance Between

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a definition of distance between two clusters in a complete linkage clustering?

• A) the average of distances between all pairs of objects, where each pair is made up of one object from each group
• B) the distance between the most distant pair of objects, one from each group
• C) the sum of squares of the distance between clusters
• D) the distance between the value of the shortest link between the clusters

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Definitions:

Plasma Membrane

The biological membrane that separates the interior of all cells from the outside environment, protecting the cell and controlling movement of substances in and out.

Hydrophobic Region

A part of a molecule that is repelled by water and tends to be nonpolar.

Phospholipids

A class of lipids that are a major component of all cell membranes, essential for cellular function.

Polar (Hydrophilic) Region

A part of a molecule that has a tendency to interact with water through hydrogen bonding or electrostatic interaction, making it soluble in water.