In Most Animals, the Sperm and Egg Contribute an Equal

question 40

Multiple Choice

In most animals, the sperm and egg contribute an equal ____ to the zygote.

• A) amount of cytoplasm
• B) number of chromosomes
• C) number of enzymes
• D) number of mitochondria
• E) number of ribosomes

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Definitions:

Required Reserve Ratio

The fraction of deposits that banks are legally mandated to keep as reserves and not lend out.

Excess Reserves

The reserves held by financial institutions in excess of the minimum reserve requirements set by central banks; these are not used for lending and can influence the money supply.

Commercial Banks

Financial institutions that provide services such as accepting deposits, providing business and personal loans, and offering basic investment products.

Required Reserves

The minimum amount of funds that a bank must hold in reserve against deposit liabilities, as mandated by central banking authorities.