Suppose That the Only Population of a Certain Reptile Species

question 14

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the only population of a certain reptile species lives on an African mountain. If you could prevent all movement of individuals out of this large but isolated population, which of the following describes the most likely future of this reptile population?

• A)Evolution will promptly cease.
• B)The population will go extinct after a few generations because of inbreeding.
• C)Evolution will continue because of mutations, assortative mating, and genetic drift.
• D)The bottleneck effect will cause major evolutionary changes in the isolated population.
• E)The population will survive only as long as the environment remains constant.

Identify the characteristics and management fees of various investment tools, including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

Recognize the tax implications and regulatory requirements for mutual funds.

Understand the diversification benefits and professional management offered by mutual funds.

Explain the differences between various types of mutual funds, including index funds, open-end, and closed-end funds.

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