What Is a Basis Point

question 81

Multiple Choice

What is a basis point?

• A)One-hundredth of 1 percent,or 1/10,000
• B)A point with which the Board of Governors of the Fed can reach consensus
• C)One percentage point
• D)A measure that was only used back in the day before the decimal system was introduced
• E)None of these

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Definitions:

Anabolic Reactions

Metabolic pathways that construct molecules from smaller units, requiring energy input, such as the synthesis of proteins from amino acids.

Catabolic Reactions

Metabolic processes that break down larger molecules into smaller units, often releasing energy in the process.

Daily Values

Dietary reference values useful for planning a healthy diet. The Daily Values are taken from the Reference Daily Intakes (RDIs) and the Daily Reference Values.

Kilocalorie Reference Diet

A standard measure used in nutrition to estimate the energy content of foods, often used in the context of daily intake recommendations.