Which Statement Regarding Sinks and Sources Is False

question 133

Multiple Choice

Which statement regarding sinks and sources is false?

• A) Certain plant structures can potentially be either sinks or sources, depending on the circumstances.
• B) Translocation connects sources to sinks.
• C) Fruits can be considered either sinks or sources.
• D) Bulk flow connects sources to sinks.
• E) A flower can be considered a sink as well as a source.

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Definitions:

Transaction Costs

Expenses incurred during the process of buying or selling goods and services that are not directly related to their price.

Negative Externality

A cost that is suffered by a third party as a result of an economic transaction.

Externalities

Occurs when the consumption or production of a good affects someone who does not directly consume or produce that good, which can be either positive or negative.

Costs

Expenses incurred in the production of goods or in the provision of services, including labor, materials, and overheads.