Which of the Following Does NOT Reflect a Biological Benefit

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does NOT reflect a biological benefit of animal communication?

• A) to learn fixed behaviors
• B) to avoid conflict
• C) to identify themselves
• D) to identify potential mates

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Definitions:

Economies of Scale

Cost advantages that enterprises obtain due to their scale of operation, typically resulting in lower per-unit costs with increased production.

Average Cost Curve

The average cost curve is a graphical representation showing how the average cost per unit of output varies with the level of output, typically U-shaped due to economies and diseconomies of scale.

Economies of Scale

Cost benefits that companies achieve because of their large scale of operations, generally resulting in a lower cost per output unit as the scale increases.

Per-Unit Costs

The average cost for each individual unit of product produced, taking into account all fixed and variable expenses.