The General Pattern That Consumption of the First Few Units

question 25

Multiple Choice

The general pattern that consumption of the first few units of any good tends to bring a higher level of _______ to a person than consumption of later units is a common pattern.

• A) utility
• B) marginal benefit
• C) opportunity cost
• D) sunk costs

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Definitions:

Phenylalanine

An essential amino acid important in the biosynthesis of proteins.

Recessive Gene

A type of gene that expresses its traits only when paired with an identical or similar gene, as opposed to a dominant gene that can express its traits when paired with a different gene.

21st Chromosome

A chromosome in humans that, when an individual has three copies (trisomy 21) rather than the usual two, causes Down syndrome.

Down Syndrome

A genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21, characterized by developmental delays, physical growth limitations, and distinctive facial features.