Which of the Following Factors Causes a Demand Curve to Become

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors causes a demand curve to become more elastic over time?

• A) New substitutes for the product are discovered.
• B) New and important uses for the product are discovered.
• C) More producers begin to produce the product.
• D) More consumers acquire a desire for the product.

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Definitions:

Teratogens

Agents capable of interrupting the normal development of an embryo or fetus, resulting in serious developmental disorders or birth defects.

Blastocyst

An early stage in the embryonic development of mammals, consisting of a sphere made up of an outer layer of cells and a fluid-filled cavity.

Placenta

The placenta is an organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy, providing oxygen and nutrients to the fetus while removing waste products.

Teratogens

Agents, such as chemicals or viruses, that can reach the embryo or fetus during prenatal development and cause harm.