Natural Selection Can Be Defined as ________

question 21

Multiple Choice

Natural selection can be defined as ________.

• A)the evolution of a population of organisms
• B)a process in which changes in gene frequencies result from evolution
• C)the production of more offspring than can survive in a given environment
• D)a process in which organisms with certain inherited traits are more likely to survive and reproduce than individuals with other traits

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Definitions:

Financial Leverage

Taking advantage of borrowed finances to raise the possible outcomes of an investment.

Business Risk

The exposure a company or investor has to factor(s) that will lower its profits or lead to a loss.

Financial Risk

Financial risk is the possibility of losing money on investments or business operations due to market fluctuations, credit issues, or other financial uncertainties.

Degree of Total Leverage

A financial ratio that measures the sensitivity of a company's earnings per share to fluctuations in its operating income, considering both operating and financial leverage.