Electronic Booksellers Like Amazon

question 44

Multiple Choice

Electronic booksellers like Amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com are likely to enjoy strong sales in the future because books as a product category

• A) are highly standardized.
• B) require audio or video demonstration.
• C) do not require pre-purchase trial.
• D) can be delivered inexpensively through bulk mail.
• E) are purchased mainly on the basis of price.

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Definitions:

Preconception Sperm Sorting

A technique used before conception to separate sperm cells to favor the selection of a specific gender during fertilization.

Pre-Implantation Genetic Diagnosis

A technique used to identify genetic defects within embryos created through in vitro fertilization (IVF) before pregnancy.

Gene Therapy

A medical treatment that involves modifying the genes of a person's cells to treat or prevent disease.

Sex Selection

Sex selection is the practice of using medical techniques to choose the sex of an offspring, often for cultural, social, or personal reasons.