Factors Associated with the Decline in Innovation in the U

question 2

Multiple Choice

Factors associated with the decline in innovation in the U.S.include all of the following EXCEPT

• A) a decline in federal support for basic research.
• B) a widespread lack of interest in the U.S. public for science.
• C) many organizations in the U.S. focus on the short-term returns.
• D) difficulties in obtaining venture capital.
• E) foreign competition and high labor costs.

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Definitions:

Human Impact

The effects and consequences of human activities on the environment and its natural processes.

Photochemical Smog

Mixture of several air pollutants that injure plant tissues, irritate eyes, and cause respiratory problems in humans.

Nucleic Acids

Essential biomolecules for life, such as DNA and RNA, are responsible for carrying genetic information and participating in the synthesis of proteins.

Nitrogen

A chemical element with symbol N and atomic number 7, essential for all living organisms, primarily involved in protein synthesis and other vital biological processes.