If the Actual Market Price Were Fixed at $15 Per

question 147

Multiple Choice

If the actual market price were fixed at $15 per unit in Figure 3.2, Figure 3.2 Supply and Demand

• A)There would be a surplus of 40 units.
• B)There would be a surplus of 20 units.
• C)There would be a shortage of 40 units.
• D)There would be a shortage of 20 units.

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Definitions:

Plasmolysis

The process in which plant cells lose water in a hypertonic solution, causing the cell membrane to detach from the cell wall.

Turgor Pressure

The pressure within cells resulting from the uptake of water, contributing to the stiffness and stability of plant tissues.

Plasma Membrane

The semipermeable membrane surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell, regulating the passage of molecules in and out of the cell.

Sodium-Potassium Pump

A vital cell membrane protein that pumps sodium ions out of and potassium ions into cells, essential for maintaining cellular electrochemical gradients.