Which Nutrient Is Correctly Matched to Its Function

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which nutrient is correctly matched to its function?

• A)iron: to prevent megaloblastic anemia in mother
• B)vitamin B₁₂: to prevent anemia and,in combination with folic acid,neural tube defects
• C)zinc: required for synthesis of DNA,RNA and proteins
• D)Both (b)and (c)

Define and differentiate between population and sample symbols and their respective measures (mean, standard deviation, variance).

Recognize and interpret the measures of central tendency and variability within a data set.

Calculate and interpret the interquartile range for data set and understand its relevance.

Understand and distinguish between different types of skewness and their implications on data interpretation.

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Definitions:

Pollution Permits

are allowances given to companies that limit the amount of pollution they are authorized to emit, which can be bought, sold, or traded, hence providing an economic incentive to reduce pollution.

Marginal Benefits

The additional satisfaction or utility a consumer receives from consuming an additional unit of a good or service.

Pollution Emissions

The release of pollutants into the environment, often as a byproduct of industrial operations, transportation, and other human activities, contributing to environmental degradation.

External Costs

Costs that are not borne by the parties involved in an economic transaction but are instead imposed on others or society.