An Increase in the Productivity of Producing Jeans Results in

question 5

Multiple Choice

An increase in the productivity of producing jeans results in

• A) the quantity of jeans supplied increasing.
• B) the supply of jeans increasing.
• C) buyers demanding more jeans because they are now more efficiently produced.
• D) buyers demanding fewer jeans because their price will fall, which signals lower quality.
• E) some change, but the impact on the supply of jeans is impossible to predict.

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Definitions:

Signal Transduction Receptors

Proteins located on cell surfaces or within cells that bind to specific molecules and trigger a response, often leading to a change in cell function.

ATP

Adenosine Triphosphate, a molecule that carries energy within cells, essential for cellular activities and metabolic processes.

Extracellular Matrix

A complex network of proteins and carbohydrates found outside of cells, providing structural and biochemical support to surrounding cells.

Hydrogen Pump

A mechanism or device that moves hydrogen ions (protons) across biological membranes or through other systems, often involved in energy production or pH regulation.