Nature's Bounty,an Organic Seed Company,is Seeking to Grow from a Small

question 85

Multiple Choice

Nature's Bounty,an organic seed company,is seeking to grow from a small company selling seeds in local markets into a company that sells seeds across several states.The funding for this expansion comes from a wealthy individual who uses his considerable inherited wealth to fund a variety of eco-friendly businesses.Which of the following best describes this individual's relationship with Nature's Bounty?

• A)an angel investor
• B)a venture capitalist
• C)an institutional investor
• D)a corporate investor

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Definitions:

Sebaceous Gland

A small oil-producing gland present in the skin of mammals which secretes a lubricating oily matter (sebum) into the hair follicles to lubricate the skin and hair.

Adipocyte

A cell specialized in the storage of fat, found in connective tissue.

Reticular Layer

The deeper layer of the dermis in the skin, characterized by dense irregular connective tissue.

Papillary Layer

The outermost layer of the dermis, directly underneath the epidermis, characterized by its projections called papillae that contain capillaries and sensory neurons.