_______ Are Organisms That Make Their Food from an External

question 51

Short Answer

_______ are organisms that make their food from an external energy source, such as the sun.

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Definitions:

Purely Competitive Industry

An industry characterized by many sellers offering identical products, where no single seller can influence the market price.

Long-run Equilibrium

A state in which all inputs and outputs in an economy are optimally allocated, and all firms make zero economic profit, reflecting no incentives for market entry or exit.

Consumer Demand

The desire of consumers to purchase goods and services at given prices, which can vary with changes in income, preferences, and prices of related goods.

Purely Competitive Firm

A company operating in a market where there are many buyers and sellers, the product is homogeneous, and there are no barriers to entry or exit.