A Number of Economic Variables Affect Both the Economy and Industries.Which

question 90

Multiple Choice

A number of economic variables affect both the economy and industries.Which of the following statements is false?

• A) Industries with high levels of operating and financial leverage should benefit from lower inflation rates.
• B) Banks generally benefit from volatile interest rates, while stable interest rates reduce margins.
• C) Consumers who are optimistic about the economy will spend money on high-priced items, such as autos and houses.
• D) The abundance or scarcity of input components can affect the perceived attractiveness of an industry.
• E) None of the above (that is, all are true statements)

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Definitions:

Transformation

The genetic alteration of a cell by the direct uptake, incorporation, and expression of exogenous genetic material from its surroundings.

Conjugation

A process in microbiology where two bacteria transfer genetic material between each other through direct contact.

Transduction

Transduction is the process by which foreign DNA is introduced into a cell by a virus or viral vector.

Conjugation

A form of genetic transfer in bacteria and some other organisms wherein genetic material is directly transferred from one cell to another through a physical bridge between the cells.