On an Automated Teller Machine (ATM)belonging to USA Bank, Sven

question 52

Essay

On an automated teller machine (ATM)belonging to USA Bank, Sven placed a card-skimming device to pull information from the magnetic strips of users' debit cards. The device then transmitted the stolen data to thieves who used it to gain access to, and empty, the bank accounts of the users, including Megan. Megan learned of the theft the next day and promptly notified USA. Is Megan entitled to a recredit of her account for the most of the loss due to the theft? Explain.

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Definitions:

Acetyl Group

A 2-carbon group derived from acetic acid (acetate).

FADH₂

A reduced form of flavin adenine dinucleotide, a redox-active coenzyme involved in cellular respiration.

Aerobic Respiration

A metabolic process that uses oxygen to convert glucose or other organic substrates into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

Electron Transport Chain

A series of protein complexes located in the inner mitochondrial membrane that facilitate electron transfer and ATP production.