The 6-Months Risk-Free Zero Rate Is 2

question 18

Multiple Choice

The 6-months risk-free zero rate is 2.84%, and the one-year zero rate is 3.17%. Assuming no-arbitrage, the yield-to-maturity on a $1,000 par of a one-year, 12% Treasury bond, that pays $60 after 6 months and $1060 after one-year, must be

• A) Greater than 0% and less than 2.84%
• B) Greater than 2.84% and less than 3.17%
• C) Greater than 3.17% and less than 6.01%
• D) 6.01%

Understand the concept of clonal selection and its importance in immune system diversity.

Identify the role of immunoglobulins in allergies and the inflammatory response.

Comprehend the strategies for inducing immune tolerance and preventing autoimmunity.

Understand the basic structure and function of antibodies and their gene encoding.

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