A Species Has Evolved an Asexual Mode of Reproduction by Having

question 22

Multiple Choice

A species has evolved an asexual mode of reproduction by having offspring develop from unfertilized eggs. Which of the following will be true of this speciesʹ response to natural selection?

• A) There will be fewer deaths from natural selection because sexual recombination always leads to extinction.
• B) There will be less genetic variation from sexual recombination and a risk of not adapting quickly to environmental change.
• C) The species will increase in numbers because genetic variation is increased.
• D) The species will compensate for loss of genetic variation by hybridizing with other species.
• E) There will be more deaths from natural selection because there is no mutation.

Calculate the after-tax cash flows and net present value of replacement investments.

Identify the advantages and limitations of using net present value (NPV) for investment appraisal.

Understand the assumptions underlying discounted cash flow analysis and their implications on investment decisions.

Rank investment projects of different initial outlays using the profitability index.

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