The Pigment Melanin

question 53

Multiple Choice

The pigment melanin

• A) is produced by cells called melanocytes and is found in higher concentration in individuals with darker skin.
• B) is usually some shade of red, yellow, or brown.
• C) protects DNA from the damaging effects of UV radiation.
• D) A and C only
• E) all of the above

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Definitions:

Rigid Cost-plus Pricing

A pricing strategy where a fixed percentage is added to the total cost of producing a product to determine its selling price, without flexibility for market changes.

Export Markets

Countries or regions where goods and services are sold abroad, outside the producing country's borders.

Penetration Pricing Strategy

A strategy where a company sets the price of a product very low to get customers to try it.

Market Share

The portion of a market controlled by a particular company or product, often expressed as a percentage of total sales in that market.