Use Figure 18

question 28

Multiple Choice

Use Figure 18.2 to answer the next few questions.
Figure 18.2 shows a diagram of blocks of genes on human chromosome 16 and the locations of blocks of similar genes on four chromosomes of the mouse.
-Which of the following represents another example of the same phenomenon as that shown in Figure 18.2?

• A) the apparent centric fusion between two chromosome pairs of primates such as chimps to form the ancestor of human chromosome 2
• B) the difference in the numbers of chromosomes in five species of one genus of birds
• C) the formation of several pseudogenes in the globin gene family subsequent to human divergence from other primates
• D) the high frequency of polyploidy in many species of angiosperms

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Definitions:

Predict Future Price Movements

The process of using analytical or statistical methods to estimate the direction of prices of assets in the future.

Market Efficiency

A concept that describes how well market prices reflect all available information, making it difficult to consistently achieve higher returns.

Strong Form Efficiency

A theory that states all information, both public and private, is completely reflected in the prices of stocks, making it impossible to beat the market consistently through expert stock selection or market timing.

Semi-strong Form Efficiency

A theory in financial economics that implies all public information is already calculated into stock prices, meaning future price movements cannot be predicted using only public information.