When Looking at a Byte of Information in Binary, Such

question 33

Multiple Choice

When looking at a byte of information in binary, such as 11101100, what is the first bit on the left referred to as?​

• A)​major significant bit (MSB)
• B)least significant bit (LSB)
• C)most significant bit (MSB)
• D)leading significant bit (LSB)

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Definitions:

Oxygen Consumption

The rate at which oxygen is used by tissues, an important measure of metabolic activity and energy expenditure in organisms.

Metabolic Rate

The rate at which the body burns calories to sustain life, including processes such as breathing, circulation, and cell production.

Surface Area

The measure of the total area that the surface of an object occupies.

Heat Production

The process by which the body generates heat through metabolic activities, a vital part of temperature regulation.