You Have a Series of Cells, All of Which Were

question 39

Multiple Choice

You have a series of cells, all of which were derived from tumors, and you first need to find out which ones are malignant. What could you do?

• A) See which ones are not overproliferating.
• B) Find out which ones have a higher rate of apoptosis.
• C) Karyotype samples to look for unusual size and number of chromosomes.
• D) Measure metastasis.
• E) Time their cell cycles.

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Definitions:

Double-Declining-Balance

An accelerated method of depreciation that doubles the regular depreciation rate, allowing for faster depreciation of assets in the early years.

Straight-Line

A method of calculating depreciation or amortization by dividing the difference between an asset's cost and its salvage value by the number of years it is expected to be used.

Depreciation Expense

The allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting wear and tear, deterioration, or obsolescence.

Capital Expenditures

Money spent by a firm on buying or improving hard assets such as land, factories, or equipment.