A Genetic Mutation of the Hypocretin Gene in Mice Results

question 33

Multiple Choice

A genetic mutation of the hypocretin gene in mice results in

• A) intrusion of slow-wave sleep during the awake period.
• B) symptoms of narcolepsy.
• C) undereating and weight loss.
• D) prolonged sleeping.
• E) overeating.

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Definitions:

Nonzero Probabilities

This implies that events or outcomes have a likelihood greater than zero of occurring.

Disjoint Events

Two events that cannot occur at the same time, implying they have no outcomes in common.

P(B)

Represents the probability of the occurrence of event B in probability and statistics.

P(A|B)

Represents the probability of event A occurring given that event B has occurred.