The Protein That Permits Stretching and Recoiling of the Skin

question 84

Multiple Choice

The protein that permits stretching and recoiling of the skin is

• A)collagen.
• B)melanin.
• C)keratin.
• D)elastin.
• E)carotene.

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Definitions:

Price Elasticity

A measure of how much the quantity demanded of a good responds to a change in the price of that good, indicative of the good's necessity or luxury status.

Excise Tax

A tax applied specifically on the sale of certain goods, services, or activities, which is often included in the price of the product.

Elasticity of Labor Supply

The responsiveness of the quantity of labor that workers are willing and able to provide to a change in the wage rate.

Wages

Payments made to workers for their labor, typically calculated on an hourly, daily, or piecework basis.