When an Entire Genome Duplicates So That 3 or More

question 48

Multiple Choice

When an entire genome duplicates so that 3 or more complete copies of the genome exist in each cell

• A)that is the major cause of polyploidy.
• B)that is a primary cause of some types of birth defects.
• C)that is a major cause of divergence and speciation.
• D)that is a primary cause of some types of cancer in somatic cells.

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Definitions:

Flotation Costs

Expenses incurred by a company in issuing new securities, typically including fees for underwriting, legal, registration, and other associated costs.

Debt-to-Assets Ratio

A leverage ratio that calculates the total amount of debt relative to the total amount of assets, indicating how much of the company's assets are funded by debt.

Cost of Equity

The rate of return that a company theoretically pays to its equity investors to compensate for the risk they undertake by investing in the company.

Cost of Equity

The return that investors expect for investing in a company's equity, considered the cost of equity capital.