Figure 12-1

question 137

Multiple Choice

Figure 12-1. On the horizontal axis, K/L represents capital (K) per worker (L) . On the vertical axis, Y/L represents output (Y) per worker (L) .
-Refer to Figure 12-1. Choose a point anywhere on the curve and call it point A. If the economy is at point A in 2011, then it will definitely remain at point A in 2012 if, between 2011 and 2012,

• A)the quantity of physical capital remains constant; the number of workers doubles; and human capital, natural resources, and technology all double as well.
• B)the quantity of physical capital doubles; human capital, natural resources, and technology all double as well; and the number of workers remains constant.
• C)the quantity of physical capital doubles; the number of workers doubles; and human capital, natural resources, and technology all double as well.
• D)the quantity of physical capital doubles; the number of workers doubles; and human capital, natural resources, and technology remain constant.

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Definitions:

Amino Acid

The building blocks of proteins, consisting of a basic amino group, an acidic carboxyl group, and a side chain specific to each type of amino acid.

Carboxyl Group

A functional group consisting of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom and single-bonded to a hydroxyl group (-COOH).

Protein Molecules

Large, complex molecules that are fundamental to the structure and function of all living cells, playing crucial roles in virtually all biological processes.

Endoplasmic Reticulum

A network of membranes within the cytoplasm of cells involved in protein and lipid synthesis, detoxification, and calcium storage.