-Agnes Can Produce Either 1 Unit of X or 1

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Multiple Choice

-Agnes can produce either 1 unit of X or 1 unit of Y in an hour, while Brenda can produce either 2 units of X or 4 units of Y in an hour. The opportunity cost of producing a unit of X is

• A) 1 unit of Y per unit of X for Agnes and 2 units of Y per unit of X for Brenda.
• B) 1 unit of Y per unit of X for Agnes and 1/2 unit of Y per unit of X for Brenda.
• C) 1 hour for Agnes and 1/2 hour for Brenda.
• D) 1 hour for Agnes and 2 hours for Brenda.

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Definitions:

Chromosomes

Structures within cells that contain DNA and genetic information.

Centromere

Of a duplicated eukaryotic chromosome, constricted region where sister chromatids attach to each other.

DNA Replication

The biological process of producing two identical replicas of DNA from one original DNA molecule.

Parent Strands

Referring to the original strands of DNA which serve as templates for the production of new strands during DNA replication.