A Combination of Centrally Owned Firms Operating in Different Fields

question 44

Multiple Choice

A combination of centrally owned firms operating in different fields is known as a(n) :

• A) monopoly
• B) oligopoly
• C) conglomerate
• D) transnational

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Definitions:

Oxidative Phosphorylation

A process occurring in mitochondria that uses oxygen and high-energy electrons to produce ATP and water.

Krebs Cycle

A series of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to generate energy through the oxidation of acetate derived from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into carbon dioxide and water.

Oxygen

A chemical element with symbol O and atomic number 8, essential for respiration in animals and plants and a component of the Earth's atmosphere.

Oxygen Consumption

The rate at which oxygen is used by tissues, an important measure of metabolic activity and energy expenditure in organisms.