Answer the Following Questions in Reference to the Five Items

question 41

Multiple Choice

Answer the following questions in reference to the five items listed below.
-How many chromosomes are present in the somatic cells of a child born with Down syndrome (trisomy 21) ?

• A)12
• B)23
• C)24
• D)46
• E)47

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Definitions:

Internal Rate of Return

An estimate of the profitability of potential investments, calculated as the rate of return that sets the net present value of all cash flows (both positive and negative) from the investment equal to zero.

Holding-Period Return

The total return received from holding an asset or portfolio of assets over a specified period, including interest, dividends, and capital gains.

Treasury Bill

Short-term government securities issued at a discount from the face value and maturing at par, used to finance government spending.

Par

Par refers to the face value of a bond or stock, which is the amount originally paid for it and the amount that will be repaid at maturity.