The "Blue Banana" ("Banane Bleue") Refers To

question 71

Multiple Choice

The "blue banana" ("banane bleue") refers to:

• A)A chain of stores in French-speaking countries
• B)A new product category
• C)A difficult product to launch in new markets
• D)A blue curve of light revealed in satellite photos taken of the European continent at night

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Definitions:

Placental

Pertaining to the placenta, an organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy that provides oxygen and nutrients to and removes waste materials from the developing fetus.

Marsupial

A class of mammals, primarily found in Australia and the Americas, characterized by giving birth to relatively undeveloped offspring that typically complete their development in a pouch.

Echinoderms

A phylum of marine animals including sea stars, sea urchins, and sand dollars, known for their radial symmetry and a water vascular system.

Chordates

Animals that at some stage of development have a notochord, a dorsal nerve cord, pharyngeal slits, an endostyle, and a post-anal tail, comprising all vertebrates and several closely related invertebrates.