The Number of Defective Parts in a Lot of 25

question 51

Multiple Choice

The number of defective parts in a lot of 25 parts is an example of ___.

• A)a discrete random variable
• B)a continuous random variable
• C)the Poisson distribution
• D)the normal distribution
• E)a constant

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Definitions:

Mobile Genetic Elements

Segments of DNA that can move or copy themselves from one location to another within a genome.

Protein-Coding Segments

Portions of DNA or RNA that contain the information necessary to build proteins, crucial for all biological processes.

Pseudogenes

Segments of DNA that resemble functional genes but are nonfunctional due to mutations.

Genetic Variation

The diversity in gene frequencies within a population, which is a primary source of evolution and adaptation.