As a Consequence of the Condition of Scarcity

question 72

Multiple Choice

As a consequence of the condition of scarcity:

• A)there is always enough of everything.
• B)production has to be centrally planned.
• C)things which are plentiful have relatively high prices.
• D)individuals and communities have to make choices among alternatives.

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Definitions:

Supertaster

An individual with a heightened sensitivity to the tastes of foods, especially bitter and sweet, due to a higher density of taste buds.

Sweet and Bitter Tastes

Basic taste sensations that enable organisms to evaluate the nutritional value of foods, with sweet generally indicating energy-rich sources and bitter indicating potentially harmful substances.

Head Cold

An informal term for a common cold that primarily affects the nose and throat.

Taste Buds

Small sensory organs found on the tongue, capable of detecting the five elements of taste perception: sweetness, bitterness, sourness, saltiness, and umami.