Which of the Following Statements Correctly Describes a Change That

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements correctly describes a change that must occur for a new species to arise?

• A) The number of chromosomes in the gene pool must change.
• B) Changes to centromere location or chromosome size must occur.
• C) Large numbers of genes that affect numerous phenotypic traits must change.
• D) At least one gene, affecting one reproductive barrier, must change.

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Definitions:

M&M Proposition II

A theory proposing that the value of a firm is unaffected by its capital structure, assuming no taxes and that investment returns are required to increase with leverage.

Cost of Equity

The rate of return that a company is expected to pay to its shareholders to compensate them for the risk of investing in the equity of the company.

Leverage

The use of various financial instruments or borrowed capital, like debt, to increase the potential return of an investment.

Debt-Equity Ratio

The ratio of a firm's total liabilities to its shareholders' equity, used to assess financial leverage.