Canada and the U

question 134

Multiple Choice

Canada and the U.S.both produce wheat and computer software.Canada is said to have the comparative advantage in producing wheat if

• A)Canada requires fewer resources than the U.S.to produce a bushel of wheat.
• B)the opportunity cost of producing a bushel of wheat is lower for Canada than it is for the U.S.
• C)the opportunity cost of producing a bushel of wheat is lower for the U.S.than it is for Canada.
• D)the U.S.has an absolute advantage over Canada in producing computer software.

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Definitions:

Recessive Y-Linked Trait

A genetic characteristic controlled by a gene on the Y chromosome that is expressed only when present on a male's Y chromosome without a dominantly acting allele on the X chromosome.

Chromosome Deletion

A mutation involving the loss of a segment of DNA from a chromosome, potentially leading to genetic disorders or diseases due to the missing genes.

Monosomy

A form of aneuploidy with the presence of only one chromosome from a pair in an organism's cells.

Karyotype

Chromosomes arranged by pairs according to their size, shape, and general appearance in mitotic metaphase.