The Column Index Number

question 45

Multiple Choice

The column index number

• A) is the periodic interest rate, such as a monthly interest rate.
• B) looks up a value in a horizontal lookup table where the first row contains the values to compare with the lookup value.
• C) calculates the periodic payment for a loan with a fixed interest rate and fixed term.
• D) is the argument in a VLOOKUP function that identifies from which column to return a value.

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Definitions:

Chemical Work

The process of using and converting chemical energy to perform tasks within a cell, such as synthesizing biomolecules.

Mechanical Work

The transfer of energy that occurs when a force is applied to an object causing it to move.

Transport Work

The energy required to move substances across cell membranes against a concentration gradient, a fundamental process in cells to maintain homeostasis.

Metabolic Reaction

Biochemical processes that occur within living organisms to maintain life, including breaking down substances for energy and constructing new substances.