Totipotency Is a Term Used to Describe a Cell's Ability

question 48

Multiple Choice

Totipotency is a term used to describe a cell's ability to give rise to a complete new organism. In plants, this means that

• A) plant development is not under genetic control.
• B) the cells of shoots and the cells of roots have different genes.
• C) cell differentiation depends largely on the control of gene expression.
• D) a cell's environment has no effect on its differentiation.
• E) sexual reproduction is not necessary in plants.

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Total Output

The total quantity of goods and services produced in an economy during a given period.

Fixed Cost

Expenses that do not change in total regardless of the level of output or activity, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.

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Expenses that vary directly with the volume of output or business operations.

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