The Union of the Ovum and Sperm Is Called __________

question 137

Multiple Choice

The union of the ovum and sperm is called __________

• A) fertilization.
• B) the fetal period.
• C) a zygote.
• D) an embryo.

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Definitions:

Convertible Bonds

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Diluted Earnings Per Share

A metric that calculates a company's earnings per share (EPS) if all convertible securities were converted into common stock, often resulting in a lower EPS.

Liquidating Dividend

A type of dividend paid by a company to its shareholders from its capital base, effectively returning a portion of the original investment back to the shareholders.

Capital Dividend

A dividend paid to shareholders from a company's capital rather than its earnings, often tax-exempt for the receiver.