Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Dow Jones Industrial

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) is false?

• A) The DJIA is not very representative of the market as a whole.
• B) The DJIA consists of 30 blue chip stocks.
• C) The DJIA is affected equally by changes in low- and high-priced stocks.
• D) The DJIA divisor needs to be adjusted for stock splits.
• E) The value of the DJIA is much higher than individual stock prices.

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Definitions:

Gibberellin

Plant hormone promoting increased stem growth; also involved in flowering and seed germination.

Phytochrome

Photoreversible plant pigment that is involved in photoperiodism and other responses of plants, such as etiolation.

Cytokinins

Plant hormones that promote cell division and growth, delay the aging of leaves, and in conjunction with other hormones, regulate plant development.

Auxin

Plant hormone regulating growth, particularly cell elongation; also called indoleacetic acid (IAA).