What Is the Introduction by Pfizer Pharmaceuticals of Lipitor, the Cholesterol-Lowering

question 100

Multiple Choice

What is the introduction by Pfizer Pharmaceuticals of Lipitor, the cholesterol-lowering drug that ranks as the biggest-selling prescription drug in North America, an example of?

• A) how research and development by private industry represents a source of technological innovation
• B) the importance of research done for military purposes to the advancement of technology
• C) how colleges and universities play a critical role in technological progress
• D) how a product from a foreign country can be technologically adapted to the North American market

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