The Term "Functional" Is Used in the Phrase "Functional Group

question 23

Multiple Choice

The term "functional" is used in the phrase "functional group" because it describes a group of atoms that

• A) are organic.
• B) make the entire molecule hydrophobic.
• C) prevent interaction with other molecules.
• D) help determine the chemical properties of an organic molecule.
• E) make the entire molecule hydrophilic.

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Definitions:

Inelastic Demand

Product or resource demand for which the price elasticity of demand is less than 1, so that any given percentage change in price leads to a smaller percentage change in quantity demanded. As a result, quantity demanded is relatively insensitive to (inelastic with respect to) price.

Agricultural Demand

The total demand for agricultural products, influenced by factors such as population growth, income levels, and dietary trends.

Farm Output

Farm output refers to the total quantity of agricultural products produced by a farm, including crops, livestock, and dairy products.

Inelastic Nature

A characteristic of a good or service for which the quantity demanded or supplied changes by a smaller percentage than the percentage change in price.