What Is a Population in Biology

question 53

Multiple Choice

What is a population in biology?

• A)when a group of individuals of the same species live in the same area and interbreed
• B)when a group of individuals live in the same area and share resources
• C)when a group of individuals of different species live in the same area
• D)when closely related organisms share a low frequency of alleles

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Definitions:

Compounded Quarterly

Related to the calculation of interest which is added to the principal amount at the end of every quarter, or every three months.

Preferred Share

A class of ownership in a corporation with a higher claim on assets and earnings than common stock, often receiving dividends before common shareholders.

Discount Rate

The interest rate that the Federal Reserve charges commercial banks for loans, or a rate used in discounted cash flow analysis to determine the present value of future cash flows.

Compounded Semi-annually

Interest calculation method where the interest is added to the principal twice a year, leading to a growth in the amount at a faster rate than simple interest.