Which of the Following Would Not Be a Functional Characteristic

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would not be a functional characteristic of life?

• A) maintenance of boundaries
• B) responsiveness to external stimuli
• C) movement
• D) decay

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Definitions:

Marginal Rate Of Substitution

The rate at which a consumer can give up some amount of one good in exchange for another good while maintaining the same level of utility.

North American Free Trade Agreement

A trade agreement among the United States, Canada, and Mexico to reduce trade barriers and promote economic exchange.

Efficient Equilibrium

A state of balance in a market where resources are allocated in the most efficient way possible, with no room for welfare improvement without making someone else worse off.

Relative Price

The price of one good or service compared to another, usually indicating how much of one can be exchanged for the other.