Ecovative Design, the Company Profiled in the Opening Feature for Chapter

question 40

Multiple Choice

Ecovative Design, the company profiled in the opening feature for Chapter 12, makes an organic building insulation from mushrooms. Ecovative Design received a big boost in late 2008 when it won the coveted Picnic Green Challenge Prize in Amsterdam, Holland. In U.S. dollars, the prize was approximately:

• A) $25,000
• B) $50,000
• C) $100,000
• D) $250,000
• E) $750,000

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Definitions:

Estrogen Levels

The concentration of estrogen hormones in the body, which play a crucial role in the regulation of the reproductive system and secondary sexual characteristics in females.

Testosterone Levels

The concentration of testosterone, a critical male sex hormone, in the blood which affects a variety of bodily functions and characteristics.

Gynecomastia

Swelling or enlargement of the male breast.

Oral Stimulation

Stimulation of the oral area, including the lips and tongue, often used for sexual pleasure or soothing purposes.