What Is Bioprospecting

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Multiple Choice

What is bioprospecting?

• A)A search for unknown organisms that may become serious pathogens to humans.
• B)A search for unknown organisms that may become serious pathogens to farm animals.
• C)An exploration of nature in the search for potentially useful organisms or their products.
• D)Use of microorganisms to locate and extract valuable minerals from deep underground.

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Definitions:

Equity Shares

Represent ownership shares in a company, giving shareholders voting rights and a claim on company profits in the form of dividends.

Price-Earnings Ratio

A metric used to value a company by comparing its current stock price to its earnings per share.

Net Present Value

This is a calculation that estimates the value of an investment adjusted for its time value of money, essentially determining the present value of its future cash flows minus the initial investment.

Fixed Assets

Tangible assets, such as buildings and machinery, used in operations and not intended for resale, providing long-term financial benefit.