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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Definitions:

CNS

Central Nervous System, comprising the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing information and controlling body functions.

PNS

Peripheral Nervous System, the part of the nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord that connects the CNS to organs, limbs, and skin.

Spinal Nerve Pairs

Spinal nerve pairs are pairs of nerves that emerge from the spinal cord, serving to relay information between the body and the spinal cord.

Coccygeal

Pertaining to the coccyx, the small bone at the base of the spinal column in humans and other apes, often referred to as the tailbone.