Select the Phrase That Correctly Completes the Following Statement

question 73

Multiple Choice

Select the phrase that correctly completes the following statement."A decrease in the number of manufacturers caused a decrease in the supply of sailboats.As a result,

• A)the price of sailboats increased and the demand for sailboats decreased."
• B)the equilibrium quantity of sailboats increased."
• C)the price of sailboats increased and the quantity demanded of sailboats decreased."
• D)the price of sailboats increased.The higher price caused the supply of sailboats to increase."

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Definitions:

New Species

A population of organisms that has evolved distinct characteristics, differentiating it from other species.

Intermediate Forms

Organisms or structures that show characteristics bridging two different groups, often seen in evolutionary contexts.

Paedomorphosis

Retention of juvenile or larval features in a sexually mature animal.

Allometric Growth

Variation in the relative rates of growth for different parts of the body during development.