Lamarck's Inheritance of Acquired Characteristics Included the Idea That

question 39

Multiple Choice

Lamarck's inheritance of acquired characteristics included the idea that

• A)there is a natural force in all living things that pushes them toward perfection.
• B)local catastrophes cause mass extinctions of species.
• C)species are only produced through special creation.
• D)species are fixed and unchanging over time.

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Definitions:

Basis Points

A unit of measure used in finance to describe the percentage change in the value or rate of a financial instrument, where one basis point is equal to 1/100th of 1%.

Modified Duration

A measure of the sensitivity of a bond's price to changes in interest rates, adjusted to account for changes in yield.

Market Yield

Refers to the expected yield of a bond based on its current price in the market, which can fluctuate with changes in interest rates and market conditions.

Bond Price

The market value of a bond, which fluctuates based on interest rates, the bond's credit quality, and other factors.