In Many Public Meetings,John Has Proclaimed Himself to Be an Equal

question 27

Multiple Choice

In many public meetings,John has proclaimed himself to be an equal partner of Chan's partnership business.Chan's business ran into financial difficulties.John and Chan approached a creditor to obtain loan.The creditor gave the loan based on a false presumption that John was a partner in the business too.Can John be made liable for the loan?

• A) Yes,because John is a close acquaintance of Chan;thus it is his ethical duty to help Chan during her financial trouble.
• B) Yes,because John is a purported partner;public representations of his partner status make him personally liable for the debt.
• C) No,because he is not legally a partner;the creditor should have checked the partnership agreement before advancing the loan.
• D) No,because John did not participate in the business;he was thus not a member of the partnership business.

Comprehend how geographic and environmental factors such as latitude affect biodiversity and species diversity.

Understand the mechanisms species use to coexist and reduce competition, such as resource partitioning.

Analyze the resilience and diversity of different ecosystems, including grasslands and forests.

Recognize the importance of mutualistic relationships in ecosystems and their role in species adaptation.

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Definitions:

Asexual Propagation

The reproduction of organisms without the fusion of gametes, resulting in offspring genetically identical to the parent.

Pathogens

Microorganisms or agents that cause disease, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.

Senescence

Sum of the processes involving aging, decline, and eventual death of a plant or plant part.

Cytokinin

Plant hormone that promotes cell division; often works in combination with auxin during organ development in plant embryos.