It Is Thought That Viruses May Have Originated from Cells

question 53

Multiple Choice

It is thought that viruses may have originated from cells because

• A) of their small size.
• B) they are pathogens.
• C) they can only replicate within a host cell.
• D) they do not have organelles.
• E) more than one of these.

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Definitions:

Standard Deviation

A statistical measure that quantifies the variation or dispersion of a set of data points, often used to assess the volatility of an investment.

Separation Property

The property that portfolio choice can be separated into two independent tasks: (1) determination of the optimal risky portfolio, which is a purely technical problem, and (2) the personal choice of the best mix of the risky portfolio and the risk-free asset.

Risky Portfolio

An investment portfolio that contains assets with a higher degree of risk, potentially leading to higher returns or greater losses.

Complete Portfolio

The entire portfolio, including risky and risk-free assets.