A Production Function Shows the

question 66

Multiple Choice

A production function shows the

• A) output that is produced using different combinations of inputs combined with existing technology.
• B) output that is produced using different combinations of technology combined with existing inputs.
• C) output that is most highly valued by consumers.
• D) most desired production method for a given level of output.

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Definitions:

Stabilizing Selection

A type of natural selection that favors intermediate variants by acting against extreme phenotypes, leading to a decrease in a population's genetic variance.

Clutch Size

The number of eggs laid or offspring produced by an animal, particularly birds, at one time or during one breeding session.

Directional Selection

is a type of natural selection that favors one extreme phenotype over others, causing a shift in allele frequency over time.

Genetic Drift

A mechanism of evolution that results in random changes in the frequency of alleles within a population over time.