In the Value Chain as Outlined by Michael Porter, Which

question 17

Multiple Choice

In the value chain as outlined by Michael Porter, which of the following functions are within the horizontal functions of a business? Please select all that apply.

• A) Finance
• B) Human resources
• C) Marketing
• D) Inbound/outbound logistics

Differentiate among biotechnology techniques and their applications in genetics.

Analyze gene expression variations associated with environmental changes and phenotypes.

Recognize the importance of biotechnologically produced enzymes in medicine.

Evaluate nutritional genetics and approaches to address deficiencies.

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Definitions:

Photosynthetic Pigments

Substances produced by plants, algae, and certain bacteria to absorb sunlight and convert it into chemical energy during photosynthesis.

Enzymes

Biological molecules that act as catalysts, speeding up reactions in living organisms without being consumed in the process.

Toxins

Poisonous substances produced by living organisms, often used as defense mechanisms against predators or to incapacitate prey.

Fossilization

The process by which organic materials are preserved in the Earth's crust over geological time, becoming fossils.