The Essence of Karl Marx's Theory of Value Is That

question 126

Multiple Choice

The essence of Karl Marx's theory of value is that:

• A) the proletariat will eventually rise and overthrow the capitalistic system.
• B) the value of any commodity is determined by the amount of labor time used in its production.
• C) all great political, social, intellectual, and ethical changes are based on the organization of economic systems.
• D) the surplus value that belongs to capitalists is stolen by workers in order to expand and perpetuate the capitalistic system.

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Definitions:

Nucleus

A membrane-bound organelle found in eukaryotic cells that contains most of the cell's genetic material and regulates gene expression and cell division.

Chloroplast

The organelle found in plant cells and some algae that is responsible for photosynthesis.

Plant Cell

The basic structural and functional unit of plants, characterized by a cell wall, chloroplasts, and a large central vacuole.

Peptidoglycan

A complex polymer that forms a mesh-like layer outside the plasma membrane of most bacteria, providing structural support and shape.