Which of the Following Represents an Action by the Federal

question 132

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents an action by the Federal Reserve that is designed to decrease the money supply?

• A) a decrease in the required reserve ratio
• B) an increase in the discount rate
• C) an increase in federal tax rates
• D) buying government securities in the open market

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Definitions:

Complementary Nucleotide

A nucleotide that pairs with another nucleotide in the DNA double helix or RNA molecule, following the base pairing rules (A-T or A-U, and G-C).

Oncogenes

Genes that have the potential to cause cancer by driving cell growth and division at an abnormal pace, often resulting from a mutation of normal genes called proto-oncogenes.

Carcinogens

Substances or exposures that can lead to cancer.

p53 Gene

A tumor suppressor gene that plays a crucial role in controlling cell division and apoptosis, often mutated in cancer cells.