An Individual Can Almost Eliminate Risk by Taking a Small

question 31

Multiple Choice

An individual can almost eliminate risk by taking a small share in many independent events or by taking advantage of the predictability associated with large numbers of independent events. This is known as:

• A) specializing.
• B) floating.
• C) pooling.
• D) insuring.

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Definitions:

Aerobic Respiration

A process of producing cellular energy involving oxygen. Cells break down food into water and carbon dioxide and release energy.

Anaerobic Respiration

A process by which cells produce energy in the absence of oxygen, typically resulting in the by-product of lactic acid or ethanol.

ATPs

ATPs are molecules known as adenosine triphosphate, which store and provide energy for many biochemical cellular processes through the release of a phosphate group.

Plasma Membrane

The lipid bilayer that surrounds a cell, controlling the movement of substances in and out of the cell.