A Major Difference in the Production of Transgenic Bacteria, Plants

question 53

Multiple Choice

A major difference in the production of transgenic bacteria, plants, and animals is that

• A) transgenic bacteria do not pass on their genetic modification to offspring, while plants and animals do.
• B) transgenic animals require the use of a host to carry the genetically modified embryo, while bacteria and plants do not.
• C) transgenic bacteria and plants receive genes from other species of organisms, while animals are only able to incorporate genes from their own species.
• D) so far, only transgenic plants and animals have been successful. Scientists are still trying to create transgenic bacteria.
• E) transgenic bacteria, animals, and plants can only incorporate genes from their own species, so the process is unique for each species.

Identify factors affecting price elasticity of demand including time horizon, availability of close substitutes, definition of the market, and whether a good is a necessity or a luxury.

Analyze the effect of price changes on quantity demanded using the concept of elasticity.

Determine the relationship between price elasticity and total revenue.

Apply the concept of elasticity to various market scenarios including the impact on total revenue and decision-making.

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