When Competitive Forces in an Industry Are Weak

question 161

Multiple Choice

When competitive forces in an industry are weak,

• A) the absence of competition generally leads to overproduction.
• B) prices may exceed the amount consumers are willing to pay.
• C) the operational efficiency of private firms will be enhanced.
• D) higher prices and less than optimal production may result.

Describe the principle of parallel evolution with examples.

Recognize the role of cis-regulatory elements in morphological adaptation.

Comprehend major hypotheses on the evolution of complex structures, such as the vertebrate eye.

Apply evolutionary principles to hypothetical scenarios involving the alteration of species characteristics.

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