A Bacterial Growth Curve Is Presented Below

question 38

Multiple Choice

A bacterial growth curve is presented below. The curve represents ________ growth, which is caused by the ________.

• A) binary; addition of more growth media after the fulture reaches stationary phase
• B) diauxic; addition of more growth media after the fulture reaches stationary phase
• C) binary; addition of a needed vitamin after it runs out
• D) diauxic; addition of a needed vitamin after it runs out
• E) diauxic; growth on two carbon sources resulting in a lag after the preferred substrate is depleted; new genes are then induced and growth resumes

Calculate the total surplus before and after a tax is imposed.

Distinguish between consumer and producer surplus before and after taxation.

Understand the concept of deadweight loss due to taxes.

Comprehend how the burden of a tax is distributed between buyers and sellers.

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