The Small Business Development Center Is Conducting an Email Survey

question 88

Multiple Choice

The Small Business Development Center is conducting an email survey with 25 of its client small businesses to examine the use of mobile marketing applications. This is a precursor to a larger study in which the questionnaire will be sent nationwide to more than 1,000 similar small businesses. This initial small-scale project is known as a _____.

• A) testing study
• B) pilot study
• C) preliminary study
• D) test market

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Definitions:

Covalently Linked

Atoms connected by covalent bonds, where they share one or more pairs of electrons to achieve stability.

Integral Proteins

Proteins that are permanently attached to the membrane, playing critical roles in cell signaling, structure, and transport.

Lipid Bilayer

A double-layered structure formed by lipids that constitutes the main component of all cell membranes, providing barrier and structural integrity to cells.

Hydrophobic Portions

Regions of a molecule that are repelled by water and tend to be nonpolar, often found in lipids and proteins.