The Fact That the Disease Xeroderma Pigmentosum Developed in the Majority

question 46

Multiple Choice

The fact that the disease Xeroderma pigmentosum developed in the majority of the siblings mentioned in the case study about the disease suggests that

• A) It has a genetic basis.
• B) It is highly contagious.
• C) It is quite common.
• D) The parents of these siblings were exposed to too much UV light.
• E) We don't know very much about its causes.

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Definitions:

Cartel Agreement

A formal, explicit agreement among competing firms to control prices, production, and market shares.

Cartelized Market

A market condition where a few suppliers act together to control prices or limit market competition.

Oligopoly

A market structure dominated by a small number of large firms, leading to limited competition and potentially higher prices for consumers.

Effective Collusion

A situation where firms in a market agree to act together instead of competing, often to fix prices or market shares, to maximize their profits.