The Investment Company Institute Reported in Its Mutual Fund Fact

question 209

Multiple Choice

The Investment Company Institute reported in its Mutual Fund Fact Book that the number of mutual
Funds increased from 410 in 1990 to 857 in 2000. What is the geometric mean annual percent
Increase in the number of funds?

• A) 1.12
• B) 7.65
• C) 19.41
• D) 48.66

Describe how plant tissues participate in the transport of water, minerals, and sugars.

Explain the process of photosynthesis and its significance in plant tissue.

Understand the ecological importance of forests in carbon sequestration.

Describe the mechanism of primary growth in plants and its significance.

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