How Many Proper Subsets Does the Set $\{ w , x , y , z \}$

question 139

Short Answer

How many proper subsets does the set $\{ w , x , y , z \}$ have?

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Definitions:

Metabolism

The complex set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms required for the maintenance of life, involving the conversion of food to energy, and the synthesis and breakdown of body chemicals.

Telomeres

Protective segments of DNA located at the tips of chromosomes.

Cell Division

The process by which a parent cell divides into two or more daughter cells, essential for growth and reproduction.

Erections

The physiological response involving the hardening and elongation of the penis, typically resulting from sexual arousal or specific stimuli, allowing for sexual intercourse.