Which of the Following Is the Best Example of a Derived

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best example of a derived demand?

• A) A decrease in the price of TVs will increase the demand for DVD players.
• B) An increase in demand for cars will increase the demand for auto workers.
• C) An increase in the price of butter increases the demand for margarine.
• D) A decrease in interest rates increases the demand for housing.
• E) An increase in the wage rate causes firms to substitute capital for labour.

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Definitions:

Ion Channel-linked Receptor

A type of cell membrane receptor that opens or closes an ion channel in response to binding a specific molecule, influencing cell function.

G Protein-linked Receptor

G Protein-linked Receptor, also known as G-protein-coupled receptor, is a type of receptor that activates G proteins in response to external stimuli, playing a crucial role in signal transduction.

Phosphate

A chemical compound containing the phosphate ion, PO4^3-, crucial for energy transfer and storage within biological organisms.

ATP

Adenosine triphosphate, a molecule that stores and transfers energy within cells, powering many cellular processes.