The Study of the Practical Uses of Microbes in Various

question 22

Multiple Choice

The study of the practical uses of microbes in various industries and technologies is ______.

• A) industrial microbiology
• B) bioengineering
• C) microbial ecology
• D) biotechnology
• E) applied microbiology

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Definitions:

Absolute Advantage

The ability of an individual, company, or country to produce a good or service at a lower cost per unit than the competition.

Orange Production

The production process of growing and harvesting oranges, primarily for consumption as fruit or for juice production.

Opportunity Cost

The value of the next best alternative foregone as a result of making a decision.

Tractor

A type of heavy vehicle used mainly in farming to pull machinery and trailers and for plowing.