Which of the Following May Have the Effect of Breaking

question 122

Multiple Choice

Which of the following may have the effect of breaking dormancy in seeds?

• A) Penetration of the seed coat
• B) Leaching of inhibitory compounds by water
• C) Exposure to fire
• D) Passing through an animal's digestive tract
• E) All of the above

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Definitions:

Coase Theorem

A principle stating that if trade in an externality is possible and there are no transaction costs, parties will negotiate to produce an efficient outcome.

Free-Rider Problem

A situation in which individuals benefit from resources or services without paying for them, leading to underprovision of those goods.

External Costs

Costs created by an activity that affect other parties without them being reflected in the market prices, similar to negative externalities.

Production

The process of creating goods and services through the combination of labor, materials, and capital.