How Many Basic Variables Are There in a Linear Programming

question 9

Multiple Choice

How many basic variables are there in a linear programming model which has n variables and m constraints?

• A) n
• B) m
• C) n + m
• D) n − m

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Definitions:

Phosphorylated

Describes a molecule that has undergone phosphorylation, the addition of a phosphate group, often modifying its function or activity.

Glycolysis

The first step in cellular respiration, a pathway that converts glucose into pyruvate, generating ATP and NADH.

Citric Acid Cycle

A series of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to generate energy through the oxidation of acetate derived from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.

Substrate-level Phosphorylation

A metabolic process where ATP is produced by the direct transfer of a phosphate group to ADP from another phosphorylated compound.