Which of the Following Is Least Important as a Consideration

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is least important as a consideration for a firm at the beginning of a supply chain?

• A)access to end consumers
• B)access to resources
• C)proximity to customers
• D)access to transportation infrastructure
• E)access to productive labor

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Definitions:

Glycocalyx

A coating on the outside of an animal cell, formed by the polysaccharide portions of glycoproteins and glycolipids associated with the plasma membrane

Cell Wall

A rigid structure that surrounds the cell membrane in plants, fungi, and certain bacteria, providing structural support and protection.

Extracellular Matrix

A complex network of proteins, glycoproteins, and other molecules outside cells, providing structural and biochemical support to surrounding cells.

Smooth ER

A type of endoplasmic reticulum in cells, lacking ribosomes, involved in lipid synthesis, detoxification, and calcium ion storage.