Why Was Diocletian (R

question 52

Multiple Choice

Why was Diocletian (r. 284-305) an unlikely candidate for emperor?

• A) Unlike most third- and fourth-century emperors, Diocletian had no formal ties to the Roman army.
• B) He hailed from a peasant family in the Balkans, far removed from Rome.
• C) He spoke only Greek and no Latin.
• D) He had once served as a gladiator, an occupation that would ordinarily have precluded him from high positions of authority.

Identify the normal balances of different account types.

Recognize the steps involved in recording business transactions.

Analyze changes in owner's capital.

Understand the basic concepts of owner's equity and its computation.

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Definitions:

Phosphate Groups

Functional groups consisting of a phosphorus atom covalently bonded to four oxygen atoms, important in energy transfer and molecular structure of nucleic acids.

Enzyme

Biological molecules that act as catalysts, speeding up chemical reactions in living organisms.

Digesting

The process of breaking down food into smaller components that can be absorbed into the bloodstream and used by the body.

Active Site

Region of an enzyme where the substrate binds and where the chemical reaction occurs.