The Time It Takes a Technician to Fix a Computer

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Short Answer

The time it takes a technician to fix a computer problem is exponentially distributed with a mean of 15 minutes.What is the probability that it will take a technician between 10 to 15 minutes to fix a computer problem?

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Definitions:

Heterochromatin

Heterochromatin is a tightly packed form of DNA, which makes it transcriptionally inactive, contributing to the regulation of genes and maintenance of chromosome structure.

Kinases

Enzymes that catalyze the transfer of phosphate groups from ATP to acceptor molecules. See protein kinases. Compare with phosphatases.

Phosphate Group

A functional group consisting of a phosphorus atom covalently bonded to four oxygen atoms, critical in the structure of nucleic acids and ATP.

Protein Activity

Refers to the functional capacity of a protein to perform its biochemical role, which may include catalyzing reactions, binding to other molecules, or structural support.