Which of the Following Statements Is True with Regard to Continuous

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true with regard to continuous random variables?

• A) The height of the curve shows the probability of an event.
• B) The probability of an event A occurring is always equal to one.
• C) Probabilities of events are determined from areas under the curve.
• D) The probability distribution is always mound-shaped.

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Definitions:

Hypotonic Solution

A solution that has a lower concentration of solutes relative to another solution, causing cells to swell as water moves inside them.

Hypertonic Solution

A solution that has a higher solute concentration compared to another solution, which can lead to the movement of water out of a cell.

Isotonic Solution

A solution that has the same osmotic pressure as another solution, typically body fluids, leading to no net movement of water across cell membranes.

Apoptosis

The process of programmed cell death that occurs in multicellular organisms, helping to remove cells that are no longer needed or damaged beyond repair.