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Alu Repetitive Sequence: The most common dispersed repeated dna sequence in the human genome accounting for 5% of human dna. The name is derived from the fact that these sequences are cleaved by the restriction endo . . . View Full Definition

Redemption Value: The price, stated in the contract, to be paid by a company to repurchase preferred stock.

R-Value: A term used to describe the effectiveness of various kinds of insulation to indicate their resistance to heat flow. If more than one layer of insulation is used, the R-value of the individua . . . View Full Definition

Regulatory Region Or Sequence: A dna base sequence that controls gene expression.

R Value: A measure of insulation. A measure of a materials resistance to the passage of heat. The higher the R value, the more insulating 'power' it has. For example, typical new home's walls are usu . . . View Full Definition

Relative Fair Market Value Method: A way of allocating a lump-sum or 'basket' purchase price to the individual assets acquired based on their respective market values.

Relative Value: The attractiveness measured in terms of risk, liquidity, and return of one instrument relative to another, or, for a given instrument, of one maturity relative to another.

R Factor Or Value: A measure of a materials resistance to the passage of heat. New homewalls are usually insulated with 4' of batt insulation with an R value of R-13, and a ceiling insulation of R-30.

Present Value Of Growth Opportunities: Net present value (NPV) of investments the firm is expected to make in the future.

Price Value Of A Basis Point (PVBP): Also called the dollar value of a basis point; a measure of the change in the price of a bond if the required yield changes by one basis point.