A Prokaryote That Occupies a Habitat That Is Extremely Salty

question 28

Multiple Choice

A prokaryote that occupies a habitat that is extremely salty is a(an) :

• A)Thermophile
• B)Acidophile
• C)Halophile
• D)Basophile
• E)Hydrophile

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Government Failure

Occurs when government intervention in the economy causes an inefficient allocation of resources and leads to a net loss of economic welfare.

Special-interest Effect

The impact of a small, organized group on political or economic decisions, often in a way that benefits the group at the expense of the general public.

Positive Externalities

Benefits experienced by third parties due to the actions of others, for which the third party does not pay.

Chronic Budget Deficits

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