The RBA's Uses Open Market Operations

question 29

Multiple Choice

The RBA's uses open market operations:

• A)once a month, if the cash rate is changed
• B)to increase the cash rate by buying securities from ADIs and other dealers
• C)to decrease the cash rate by selling securities to ADIs and other dealers
• D)daily, to maintain the cash rate at its target.
• E)All of these.

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Definitions:

Acetyl Group

A functional group consisting of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom and single-bonded to a methyl group, denoted as CH3CO.

Mitochondrial Matrix

The innermost compartment of the mitochondria, filled with enzymes and molecules vital for cellular respiration and energy production.

Mitochondrial Cristae

The inner membrane folds of mitochondria that increase the surface area for ATP production processes.

Preparatory Reaction

A phase in cellular respiration where pyruvate is converted into acetyl-CoA before entering the citric acid cycle.