Roland Has Developed and Patented an Inexpensive and Organic Way

question 37

Multiple Choice

Roland has developed and patented an inexpensive and organic way to enhance the fertility of clay soils without the addition of chemical fertilizers. But established agricultural chemical companies have rejected his proposals. After six months of promoting his invention during his time off from his regular job, Roland has decided to set his dream aside. Roland lacks a key characteristic of successful entrepreneurs, which is

• A) the ability to identify opportunities.
• B) a corporate sponsor.
• C) financial slack.
• D) passion for his invention.

---

Definitions:

Water Mold

A funguslike stramenopile protist with a body consisting of a coenocytic mycelium that reproduces asexually by forming motile zoospores and sexually by forming oospores.

Nutrition

The process of taking in and using food (nutrients).

Protists

Diverse group of eukaryotic microorganisms, which are not animals, plants, or fungi.

Pseudopodia

Temporary protrusions of the cell membrane in certain amoeboid cells, used for movement or ingesting nutrients.