Dilution Commonly Refers to The

question 51

Multiple Choice

Dilution commonly refers to the:

• A)increase in stock value due to wider ownership of stock.
• B)loss in existing shareholder's value.
• C)loss in new shareholder's equity.
• D)splitting of a single share of stock into multiple shares.
• E)issuance of debt to repurchase shares.

---

Definitions:

Spirilla

A genus of Gram-negative bacteria characterized by their spiral shape and movement through liquid.

Diplococci

Bacteria that form in pairs and are known for causing diseases such as pneumonia and gonorrhea.

Pairs

Sets of two things that are used together or are associated with each other.

Gram Stain

A method of staining that differentiates bacteria according to the chemical composition of their cell walls.