In Order to Replicate Both Strands, E. Coli

question 55

Multiple Choice

In order to replicate both strands, E. coli

• A) displaces one of the strands and folds it back so both strands face in the same direction, so they can be synthesized at once.
• B) synthesizes each strand in the opposite direction (one 5' → 3', one 3' → 5'), so they can be synthesized at once.
• C) only synthesizes one strand at a time.

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Definitions:

Perfect Competition

A market structure where many firms sell identical products, entry and exit are easy, and no single buyer or seller can affect prices.

Marginal Cost (MC)

The increase in total cost that results from producing 1 more unit of output. Marginal costs reflect changes in variable costs.

Marginal Cost

The financial increment incurred by the production of an extra unit of a product or service.

Average Total Cost

It refers to the total cost per unit of output, calculated by dividing the total cost of production by the number of units produced.