Antonio Derives More Utility from Spending an Additional Dollar on Boots

question 70

Multiple Choice

Antonio derives more utility from spending an additional dollar on boots than on gloves.We can assume that:

• A)the marginal utility per dollar spent on boots is greater than the marginal utility per dollar spent on gloves.
• B)the marginal utility per dollar spent on boots is equal to the marginal utility per dollar spent on gloves.
• C)the marginal utility per dollar spent on boots is less than the marginal utility per dollar spent on gloves.
• D)boots cost less than gloves.

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Definitions:

DAG

Diacylglycerol, a type of molecule that functions as a secondary messenger in the transmission of cellular signals.

Calcium Ions

Positively charged calcium particles (Ca2+) that play key roles in various physiological and biochemical processes in living organisms, including muscle contraction and neurotransmitter release.

Phospholipase C

An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of phospholipids into diacylglycerol and inositol triphosphate, playing an important role in cell signaling.

Protein Kinase C

An enzyme that modifies the function of proteins by chemically adding phosphate groups to them, playing a role in various cell signaling pathways.