Figure 23.2 -Please Refer to the Elm Tree Shown in the Figure

question 5

Multiple Choice

Figure 23.2
-Please refer to the elm tree shown in the figure above.What would be the likely phenotype of an elm that has the same genotype but grows in a forest?

• A)Both elms have the same genotype and thus would look exactly the same as the one in the figure.
• B)Because of competition for light,the elm in the forest would likely be taller and would not have as much growth to the sides.
• C)Because of shading,the elm in the forest would likely be the same height as in the figure above,but would have less growth to the sides.
• D)Because of competition for resources,the elm in the forest would be shorter and would have more growth to the sides.

---

Definitions:

Product Layout

A manufacturing configuration in which equipment and workstations are arranged according to the sequence of operations for a specific product.

Process Layout

An arrangement of resources in manufacturing or service operations where similar processes are grouped together based on function.

Fixed-Position Layout

A manufacturing layout where the product remains stationary, and workers, materials, and equipment are moved as needed.

Carrying Inventory

The practice of holding goods in stock, representing a current asset on a company's balance sheet.