In One Hour John Can Produce 20 Loaves of Bread

question 230

Multiple Choice

In one hour John can produce 20 loaves of bread or 8 cakes.In one hour Phyllis can produce 30 loaves of bread or 15 cakes.Which of the following statements is true?

• A) Phyllis has a comparative advantage in producing bread.
• B) John has a comparative advantage in producing cakes.
• C) Phyllis has an absolute advantage in both goods.
• D) John has an absolute advantage in both goods.
• E) Phyllis has a comparative advantage in producing both cakes and bread.

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Pyruvate

A key intermediate in several metabolic pathways, crucial for energy production through cellular respiration.

Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle

A series of chemical reactions used in aerobic respiration to release stored energy through the oxidation of acetyl-CoA derived from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.

Oxaloacetate

A 4-carbon compound; an important intermediate in the citric acid cycle and in the.

Acetyl CoA

A molecule that plays key roles in metabolism, participating in synthesis and oxidation processes within cells.