A Change in a Population's Genes from One Generation to the Next

question 26

Multiple Choice

A change in a population's genes from one generation to the next due to chance or accident is referred to as a ____.

• A)mutation
• B)migration
• C)splicing event
• D)genetic drift

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Definitions:

Cash Flows

The total amount of money being transferred into and out of a business, particularly regarding calculating its operating, investing, and financing activities.

Discount Rate

Utilized in discounted cash flow analysis, this rate assists in calculating the present worth of forthcoming cash flows.

Net Present Value

A calculation that compares the value of all cash inflows and outflows of a project or investment using a discount rate to present day.

Internal Rate

Often shorthand for Internal Rate of Return (IRR), this is a metric used in financial analysis to estimate the profitability of potential investments.