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Describe the phenomenon of mirror image isomerism (also called optical isomerism). What are the problems with mirror image isomerism when producing drugs? Motivate with examples.

Mirror image isomerism a– Describe the phenomenon of mirror image isomerism (also called optical isomerism). Your answer should include the following concepts: chirality, asymmetric center and enantiomer. b– What are the problems with mirror image isomerism when producing drugs? Motivate with examples.

Calculate the expected return and standard deviation for the returns of each asset. Which portfolios are efficient? Calculate the expected return and the standard deviation of the minimum-variance portfolio, G. 

Calculations and Analysis You are given the following distributions of returns for two assets, X and Y: Probability Returns X % Y % 0.2 11 –30.2 9 15 0.2 25 2 0.2 7 20 0.2 –2 6 A . Calculate the expected return and standard deviation for the returns of each asset.  (2 marks) B […]

Draw tree-diagrams to show the possible paths of the share price and call price over one six-month period. Would the analyst price the European call option at, above, or below the original price calculated in Part c? Why?

Calculations and Analysis A share now sells for $40.00. This price will either increase by 10% (by a factor of u = 1.10) or decrease by 20% (by a factor of d = 0.80) over a six–month period. A European call option on this share has an exercise price of $42 and a time to […]

For the bond with a coupon of 5.5% paid annually, with 10 years to maturity and a YTM of 6.10%, calculate the duration and modified duration. Calculate the price change for a 50 basis point drop in yield using duration plus convexity.

Calculations and Analysis a) For the bond with a coupon of 5.5% paid annually, with 10 years to maturity and a YTM of 6.10%, calculate the duration and modified duration. (3 marks) b) For the bond described in a) above, calculate the convexity. (3 marks) c) Calculate the price change for a 50 basis point […]

How have these changes in profitability affected these organizations? How does uncertainty about future health care reforms and policy changes affect these organizations?

Health Care Reform and Policy Changes As a patient-consumer and health leader, use evidence to discuss the effects of health care reforms and policy changes on private and nonprofit organizations’ profitability. Examples of health care reforms include things such as the quality management component of the Affordable Care Act. How have these changes in profitability […]

What information would you need to know directly from the end-customer to a) validate you have the right customer segment, and b) create a full persona?

Secondary Research Creating a persona starts by first identifying the target customer segment and then narrowing it down to the end-customer. Much of the initial analysis will come from using secondary resources. Secondary resources are a source for data about customer groups, their characteristics, behaviors, or needs and wants. One common mistake entrepreneurs will make […]