Figure 8-13 -Movement from Point B to Point C in Figure 8-13

question 122

Multiple Choice

Figure 8-13
-Movement from point b to point c in Figure 8-13 indicates that the firm is experiencing

• A) economies of scale.
• B) increasing average cost.
• C) economies of cost.
• D) a decrease in average plant size.
• E) diseconomies of scale.

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Definitions:

Meristematic Tissue

Plant tissue consisting of undifferentiated cells capable of continuous division, responsible for growth and regeneration.

Sclerenchyma

Cells that provide strength and support in the plant body, are often dead at maturity, and have extremely thick walls; includes fibers and sclereids.

Phloem

The vascular tissue in plants that conducts sugars and other metabolic products downward from the leaves.

Xylem

A type of vascular tissue in plants that transports water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant.