Which Characteristic Is Least Likely to Be Useful When Choosing

question 115

Multiple Choice

Which characteristic is least likely to be useful when choosing the next "model" plant genome to study agriculturally important traits?

• A) Small size
• B) Little redundancy
• C) Good survival in laboratory cultures
• D) Rapid life cycle
• E) A large number of transposons

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Definitions:

Deadweight Loss

A loss of economic efficiency that can occur when the equilibrium for a good or a service is not achieved or is not achievable, leading to a reduction in total surplus.

Excess Burden

A measure of the economic loss that can occur when market behavior is distorted, often due to inefficient taxation or government policies.

Economic Activity

All actions that involve the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services in an economy.

Tax Burden

The total amount of taxes that individuals or businesses must pay to the government.