Which Technique for Representing Numeric Data Uses the Mantissa to Hold

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which technique for representing numeric data uses the mantissa to hold the significant digits of a value?

• A) Signed-magnitude
• B) Fixed-sized numbers
• C) Floating point
• D) Ten's complement
• E) Scientific notation

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Definitions:

Long-Day Plant

Plant that flowers when day length is longer than a critical length; e.g., wheat, barley, clover, and spinach.

Phytochrome

A plant pigment involved in regulating various processes like germination and flowering in response to light conditions.

Pollinate

The transfer of pollen from the male parts of a flower to the female parts of the same or another flower, leading to fertilization and the production of seeds.

Cytokinin

A class of plant hormones that promote cell division and growth, and affect various aspects of plant development including shoot and root growth.