Container 1 Has 8 Items,3 of Which Are Defective

question 58

Multiple Choice

Container 1 has 8 items,3 of which are defective.Container 2 has 5 items,2 of which are defective.If one item is drawn from each container: What is the probability that one of the items is defective?

• A)0.2250
• B)0.3000
• C)0.0250
• D)0.4500
• E)0.1500

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Definitions:

Centrioles

Cylindrical structures in animal cells that play a key role in cell division.

DNA Replicates

The process by which a cell copies its DNA prior to cell division, ensuring that each new cell receives a complete set of genetic information.

Chromosomes

Thread-like structures located inside the nucleus of animal and plant cells, made of protein and a single molecule of DNA, which carries genetic information.

DNA

A molecule known as deoxyribonucleic acid, it is crucial for conveying genetic guidelines necessary for the growth, maturation, function, and reproduction of every known living organism and a wide array of viruses.