Which of These Statements Best Describes Probability

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements best describes probability?

• A) the proportion of people in a population affected with a particular disease at a specified time
• B) the number of new cases of a disease occurring at a specified period of time
• C) the likelihood of a condition being present or that it will occur
• D) the proportion of people who have probably been exposed to a disease

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Definitions:

Sister Chromatids

Identical copies of a chromosome, connected by a centromere, that are present in a cell after DNA replication.

Anaphase II

A stage of meiosis II where sister chromatids are pulled apart by the spindle fibers and move toward opposite poles of the cell.

Synapsis

The pairing of two homologous chromosomes that occurs during meiosis, allowing for the exchange of genetic material between them.

Prophase I

The first stage of meiosis I where chromosomes condense, homologous chromosomes pair, and crossing-over can occur, enhancing genetic diversity.