Oil, Inc. has a cost of equity capital equal to 22.8 percent. If the risk-free rate of return is 10 percent and the expected return on the market is 18 percent, what is the firm’s beta if the marginal tax rate is 35 percent?

The net present value

Which of the following statements is true about the general dividend valuation model?

Research regarding schizophrenia and family environments suggests that families _______________ expressions of hostility, criticism, or overinvolvement were predictors of relapse for individuals with schizophrenia.  

Explain why very low body temperatures in warm-blooded animals is bad for membrane fluidity. What is one way their cells can resist the effects of decreased body temperatures on their membrane fluidity? 

Alport syndrome (AS) is a genetic disease in which a mutation affects the kidneys, the ears, and the eyes. The syndrome causes kidney disease as well as deafness. Affected men in the family died early as a result of their kidney problems; whereas, females lived until old age and showed mild symptoms. The gene responsible for Alport syndrome is located on the X chromosome. Susan and Philip have 2 children. Their 12-year old son, Joe already has kidney problems while their 15-year old daughter Marianne is healthy. Susan had a brother who died of Alport syndrome but her parents are both over 60 years old.If Susan and Philip are expecting another child. They are concerned with the chance of having an affect son. What is the probability of their next child being born a son and have Alport Syndrome?

A woman who has blood type A has a daughter who is type O and a son who is type B.  Which of the following is the genotype for the father?

Describe the endomembrane pathway used by the cell to synthesize and release a secreted protein. Also, highlight any other cell structures needed to secrete a protein that are not considered a part of the endomembrane system. 

Imagine a species with three loci thought to be on the same chromosome. The recombination rate between locus A and locus B is 12% and the recombination rate between locus B and locus C is 21%. Predict the recombination rate between locus A and locus C.

Refer to the figure to answer the following questions about 2 membrane proteins 1 and 2 . What type of membrane protein is protein 1, and what is one cellular function? What type of protein is protein 2 and what is one cellular function?