The Purpose of Operations Management Is to Manage ________

question 53

Multiple Choice

The purpose of operations management is to manage ________.

• A)inputs
• B)outputs
• C)the transformation process
• D)the manufacturing process

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Definitions:

Mitochondria

Cellular organelles often referred to as the powerhouses of the cell, where respiration and energy production occur.

Lactate

A byproduct of anaerobic metabolism in tissues, often associated with strenuous exercise or metabolic dysregulation.

NADH

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NADH) is the reduced form of NAD+ and plays a crucial role in energy metabolism, acting as an electron carrier in oxidative phosphorylation.

Citric Acid Cycle

A series of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to generate energy through the oxidation of acetyl-CoA.