The Importance of Trust as a Fundamental Principle in Capitalism

question 45

Multiple Choice

The importance of trust as a fundamental principle in capitalism is illustrated by expectations that:

• A) investors will be able to earn a return on their investments.
• B) employees may be discharged at any time for any reason without notice.
• C) litigation is inevitable because parties to agreements usually break promises.
• D) insider trading proves that the economic system underlying business is flawed.

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Definitions:

Gene Replication

The biological process by which a cell copies its DNA prior to cell division, ensuring that each new cell receives a full set of genetic information.

Gene Replication

The process by which a cell makes an exact copy of its genes during cell division.

Mutation

A change in the DNA sequence that can lead to alterations in gene function or expression, potentially causing variations in physical traits or health conditions.

Epigenetic Mark

Chemical modifications to DNA or histones that change gene activity without altering the DNA sequence, affecting how cells read genes.