Which of the Following Items Does Not Necessarily Exist in a Simple

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following items does not necessarily exist in a simple linear relationship with the number of gene-duplication events when placed as the label on the vertical axis of the following graph?

• A)number of genes
• B)number of DNA base pairs
• C)genome size
• D)mass (in picograms)of DNA
• E)phenotypic complexity

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Definitions:

Acid-test Ratio

A stringent indicator that determines whether a firm has enough short-term assets to cover its immediate liabilities without selling inventory.

Quick Assets

Assets that can be quickly converted into cash without a significant loss in value, including cash, marketable securities, and accounts receivable.

Current Liabilities

Obligations or debts that a company must pay within one year or within its operating cycle if longer.

Gross Margin Ratio

A financial ratio that measures a company's financial health, calculated by subtracting the cost of goods sold from net sales and dividing by net sales.