Cucumbers Grown on a Certain Farm Have Weights That Are

question 53

Multiple Choice

Cucumbers grown on a certain farm have weights that are normally distributed with a standard deviation of 2 ounces.What is the mean weight if 85% of the cucumbers weigh less than 16 ounces?

• A)13.9
• B)14.3
• C)14.0
• D)14.9
• E)15.7

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Definitions:

Chromosome Number

The total count of chromosomes in a cell, which is characteristic of each species.

Meiosis

Meiosis is a type of cell division resulting in four daughter cells each with half the number of chromosomes of the parent cell, essential for sexual reproduction.

Diploid

An organism or cell having two sets of chromosomes, typically one set from each parent.

Crossing-Over

A process occurring during meiosis where two chromosomes pair up and exchange segments of their genetic material to form recombinant chromosomes, which increases genetic diversity.