Mutations

question 88

Multiple Choice

Mutations

• A)are generally adaptive.
• B)are generally maladaptive.
• C)may be either adaptive or maladaptive.
• D)never make much difference.

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Definitions:

Consumption

The process by which goods and services are utilized by individuals or households to satisfy their needs and wants.

Utility Function

A mathematical representation that assigns numerical values to different bundles of goods, showing the satisfaction or utility those goods generate for a consumer.

Equivalent Variation

An economic measure of the difference in income that a consumer would require to reach the same level of utility before and after a price change.

Income

The sum of funds earned, often periodically, from employment or investment returns.