Chloe Has a Genetic Disorder That Makes It Very Difficult

question 103

Multiple Choice

Chloe has a genetic disorder that makes it very difficult for her to breathe. Digesting her food is also difficult due to the mucus in her intestines. Chloe has:

• A) PKU.
• B) Tay Sachs disease.
• C) cystic fibrosis.
• D) sickle-cell anemia.

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Definitions:

Income Elasticity of Demand

A measure of how much the quantity demanded of a good changes in response to a change in consumer income.

Consumer Income

The total earnings of consumers, which determines their purchasing power and ability to consume goods and services.

Jewelry

Decorative items worn for personal adornment, such as rings, necklaces, earrings, and bracelets, which are often made from valuable materials.

Cross Elasticity of Demand

An indicator of the responsiveness in the demand for a certain good to shifts in the price of a different good, demonstrating how substitutable or complementary these two goods are to one another.