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In a certain population of the parasite Trypanosoma, the lengths of individuals

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Question

In a certain population of the parasite Trypanosoma, the lengths of individuals are distributed as indicated by the density curve shown here. Areas under the curve are shown in the figure. Consider the length of an individual trypanosome chosen at random from the population.

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both trypanosomes will be shorter than 20 µm?

the first trypanosome will be shorter than 20 µm and the second trypanosome will be longer than 25 µm?

exactly one of the trypanosomes will be shorter than 20 µm and one trypanosome will be longer than 25 µm?

Explanation / Answer

In a certain population of the parasite Trypanosoma, the lengths of individuals