A partition is the . an application that makes an operating system easier to use, also known as a shell

section of a hard drive

the core of an operating system that controls the basic functions

software that can be downloaded from the Internet at no cost

Why is investing in a mutual fund less risky than investing in a particular company's stock? a. mutual funds only invest in blue-chip stocks. b. investments in mutual funds are more liquid. c. mutual funds hold a diversified portfolio of stocks. d. investments in mutual funds offer a higher rate of return.