Which of the Following Statements About the Survival Rates of Family

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the survival rates of family businesses is TRUE?

• A) About 40 per cent of family businesses survive to the second generation.
• B) About 22 per cent of family businesses survive the third generation.
• C) About 18 per cent of family businesses are expected to survive beyond the third generation.
• D) All of these statements are true
• E) None of these statements is true

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Definitions:

Chemoautotrophs

Organisms that obtain their energy through the oxidation of inorganic molecules, rather than from sunlight.

Photoheterotrophs

Organisms that obtain energy from light but require organic carbon sources for growth and development, unlike plants which can fix carbon dioxide.

Vector

An organism, typically an insect, that transmits pathogens from one host to another, or a molecule used to insert DNA into a host cell in genetic engineering.

Bacterial Decomposers

Bacteria that break down dead organic material, contributing to the decomposition process and nutrient cycling in ecosystems.