Which of the Following Observations Can Be Explained by the Energetic

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following observations can be explained by the energetic limitation of an organism's total reproductive effort?

• A) Darter diversity is very high in the Ozark Highlands.
• B) Darters that lay many eggs lay smaller eggs, on average.
• C) Seed size in plants varies over at least 10 orders of magnitude.
• D) Seed size in plants depends in part on the plant's seed dispersal mechanism.
• E) More than one of the choices.

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Definitions:

Yield To Maturity

The total return anticipated on a bond if the bond is held until it matures, accounting for its current market price, face value, interest rate, and time to maturity.

Face Value

The original cost of a security or bond, as printed on the certificate, which does not change over time.

Coupon Rate

The interest rate specified on a bond or other fixed income security that the issuer promises to pay to the holder until maturity.

Current Yield

is the annual income (interest or dividends) divided by the current price of the security, used to assess the return of an investment.