A Mutation Results in a Gene Product with a Novel

question 36

Multiple Choice

A mutation results in a gene product with a novel function that is not normally found in wild- type organisms. This type of mutation is known as__________ .

• A) dominant negative
• B) hypermorphic
• C) hypomorphic
• D) amorphic
• E) neomorphic

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Definitions:

Stock Repurchase

A company's buyback of its own shares from the marketplace, usually to increase the value of remaining shares by reducing supply.

Book Value

The net value of a company's assets, subtracting its liabilities and intangible assets, often used to assess whether a stock is under- or overvalued.

Cash Dividend

A payment made by a corporation to its shareholders, usually as a distribution of profits.

Reverse Stock Split

A corporate action that reduces the number of a company's outstanding shares by combining them into a smaller number of shares.