Mark Bradley's Company Takes Orders from Its Collection of Retail

question 229

Multiple Choice

Mark Bradley's company takes orders from its collection of retail customers and arranges the shipment of goods directly from manufacturers or other wholesalers to its customers' businesses. Mark is operating as a

• A)mail-order wholesaler.
• B)drop shipper.
• C)desk wholesaler.
• D)truck jobber.
• E)specialty-line wholesaler.

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Definitions:

Glycolysis

A sequence of enzymatic reactions in the cytoplasm that breaks down glucose into pyruvate, producing ATP and NADH as energy sources for the cell.

Pyruvate

A critical energy currency of cells, produced from glucose through glycolysis, serving as a key intermediate in several metabolic pathways.

Basal Metabolism

The minimum rate of energy expenditure per unit time by endothermic animals at rest, ensuring basic physiological functions.

Thermoregulation

The process by which organisms regulate their internal body temperature to maintain homeostasis.