The Acquisition of Sun Microsystems (A Computer Hardware Producer) by Oracle

question 118

Multiple Choice

The acquisition of Sun Microsystems (a computer hardware producer) by Oracle Corporation (a software firm) is an example of a(n) :

• A) vertical acquisition.
• B) unrelated acquisition.
• C) horizontal acquisition.
• D) merger of equals.

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Definitions:

Microglia

Glial cells that originate in the blood, aid in cell repair, and scavenge debris in the nervous system.

Astrocytes

Star-shaped glial cells in the brain and spinal cord that play a crucial role in supporting neurons, forming blood-brain barrier, and regulating neurotransmitters.

Schwann Cells

Specialized cells in the peripheral nervous system responsible for the formation of myelin, which speeds up the electrical impulses in neurons.

Ependymal Cells

Glial cells that line the ventricles of the brain and the spinal cord, involved in the production of cerebrospinal fluid.