In Zero-Based Budgeting

question 97

Multiple Choice

In zero-based budgeting:

• A)the prior year's budgeted amounts or actual results are used to build the new operating budget.
• B)the budget is prepared by the top managers.
• C)managers must justify each item within the operating budget as if it were a new budget item.
• D)the budget is updated every month.

---

Definitions:

Hydrogen Ion Gradient

A hydrogen ion gradient is the differential concentration of hydrogen ions (protons) across a membrane, important in processes such as ATP synthesis.

Electron Transfer Chain

A series of complexes that transfer electrons through a membrane within mitochondria to produce ATP, the energy currency of the cell.

Free Radicals

Atoms or groups of atoms with unpaired electrons that are highly reactive, potentially causing damage to cells and DNA.

Cellular Damage

Harm or injury to cells resulting from various factors, such as toxins, infection, or physical injury, affecting their function.