The Study of the Practical Uses of Microbes in Various

question 39

Multiple Choice

The study of the practical uses of microbes in various industries and technologies is

• A)applied microbiology.
• B)biotechnology.
• C)bioengineering.
• D)microbial ecology.
• E)industrial microbiology.

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Definitions:

Pay Back

The period of time it takes for an investment to generate enough returns to recover the original investment cost.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not vary with the level of production or sales, such as rent or salaries.

Accounting Break-even

The point at which a company's total revenues exactly match its total expenses, indicating no net profit or loss from operations.

Financial Break-even

The point at which total revenues and total expenses are equal, resulting in no net profit or loss, indicating the minimum performance level required to avoid losing money.