Which of the Following Is a Valid Difference Between Traditional

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a valid difference between traditional (selective breeding) and modern (genetic engineering) forms of biotechnology?

• A) Genetic engineering can use genes from unrelated species, whereas selective breeding must use genes from the same or very closely related individuals.
• B) Selective breeding can be done much more quickly than can genetic engineering.
• C) Genetic engineering can alter the DNA sequence of entire populations, whereas selective breeding cannot.

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Definitions:

Diseconomies of Scale

The phenomenon where production costs per unit increase as a firm's output increases, usually due to inefficiencies that arise with large-scale production.

Production Volume

The quantity of products that a manufacturing system can produce over a specific period of time.

Total Cost

The complete cost of production or operation, including fixed and variable costs, associated with a business activity or process.

Economies of Scale

Cost advantages that enterprises obtain due to their scale of operation, with cost per unit of output decreasing with increasing scale.