Match the Following Terms with the Descriptions Below

question 9

Multiple Choice

Match the following terms with the descriptions below.
-ATP

• A)The main energy currency for cells
• B)A three-carbon compound formed during glucose metabolism; also called pyruvate
• C)High-energy compound that can be used to re-form adenosine triphosphate
• D)A breakdown product of adenosine triphosphate that contains two phosphates
• E)A three-carbon acid formed during anaerobic cell metabolism; accumulation of this compound contributes to muscle fatigue

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Definitions:

Price Ceiling

A government-imposed limit on how high a price can be charged on a product or service, intended to protect consumers from prices that are deemed too high.

Shortage/Surplus

A shortage occurs when the demand for a good exceeds its supply at a particular price, while a surplus occurs when the supply of a good exceeds demand at a particular price.

Demand Equation

A mathematical expression that calculates the quantity of a good or service demanded at various prices.

Supply Equation

A mathematical representation that describes the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity of the good that suppliers are willing to sell.