The Expression "There's No Such Thing as a Free Lunch

question 43

Multiple Choice

The expression "There's no such thing as a free lunch" means

• A) if one person gains, someone else must lose.
• B) each person must pay for exactly what he or she receives.
• C) the use of resources to produce a good has an opportunity cost because of scarcity.
• D) you cannot have a free lunch at the expense of someone else.

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Definitions:

Mendel's Law

Principles established by Gregor Mendel explaining the inheritance patterns of traits through genetic factors passed from parents to offspring.

Segregation

The process during meiosis where homologous chromosomes are separated into different gametes, ensuring genetic diversity.

Homologous

Refers to chromosomes with the same gene sequence, potentially differing in alleles, or structures/organs that have a similar position or function but not necessarily the same origin.

Loci

Specific positions or locations on a chromosome where a gene or genetic marker is found.