Suppose Biochemists Discover an Enzyme That Can Double the Amount

question 79

Multiple Choice

Suppose biochemists discover an enzyme that can double the amount of ethanol that may be derived from a given amount of biomass. Based on this technological development, we expect the:

• A) supply curve for ethanol to shift leftward.
• B) supply curve for ethanol to shift rightward.
• C) demand curve for ethanol to shift leftward.
• D) demand curve for ethanol to shift rightward.

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