The Balance Sheet Data of Randolph Company for Two Recent

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The balance sheet data of Randolph Company for two recent years appears below:
​ $\begin{array}{|l|r|r|}\hline\text { Assets: } & \text { Year 2 } & \text { Year 1 } \\\hline \text { Current assets } & \$ 445 & \$ 280 \\\hline \text { Plant assets } & 680 & 520 \\\hline \text { Total assets } & \$ 1,125 & \$ 800 \\\hline & & \\\hline \begin{array}{l}\text { Liabilities and stockholders' } \\\text { equity: }\end{array} & \\\hline \text { Current liabilities } & \$ 285 & \$ 120 \\\hline \text { Long-term debt } & 255 & 160 \\\hline \text { Common stock } & 325 & 320 \\\hline \text { Retained earnings } & 260 & 200 \\\hline \text { Total liabilities and } \\\text { stockholders' equity } &\$1,125&\$800\\\hline\end{array}$ ​ (a) Using horizontal analysis, show the percentage change for each bal ance sheet item using Year 1 as a base year.
(b) Using vertical analysis, prepare a comparative balance sheet. Round percentages to one decimal place.

Distinguish between the phases of the cell cycle and the molecular events characteristic of each phase.

Explain the role of environmental conditions in influencing cell cycle progression and the mechanisms involved.

Understand the experimental approaches used to uncover the mechanisms of cell cycle control.

Describe the structure and function of the mitotic spindle and its components.

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Definitions:

Sexual Response Cycle

The series of physical and emotional phases that occur when an individual becomes sexually aroused and participates in sexually stimulating activities.

Excitement Stage

A phase in the human sexual response cycle characterized by an increase in heart rate, muscle tension, and blood flow to the genitals, often marked by feelings of sexual arousal.

Androgen

A type of hormone that plays a key role in the development of male traits and reproductive activity.

Testosterone

A steroid hormone primarily produced in males by the testes and, in small amounts, in females by the ovaries, playing key roles in health and sexual development.