Deamination of Amino Acids (Removal of the N) Is an Example

question 29

Multiple Choice

Deamination of amino acids (removal of the N) is an example of:

• A) nitrogen fixation
• B) nitrification
• C) nitrate assimilation
• D) ammonification
• E) denitrification

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Definitions:

Long-run ATC

Long-run Average Total Cost refers to the per-unit cost of production in the long term where all inputs are considered variable.

Rate of Return

The rise or fall in an investment's worth over a designated period, articulated as a percentage of the cost of the investment.

Natural Monopolies

Natural monopolies occur in industries where the costs of production are lowest when a single firm supplies all the output, such as utilities companies.

Welfare Loss

The decrease in economic efficiency that occurs when the optimal allocation of resources is not achieved, leading to a loss of total welfare.