Which of the Following Represents a Derived Demand? Demand for

question 127

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents a derived demand? Demand for

• A) a taco by Sam when she is hungry.
• B) golf balls by Jose, who is planning on going golfing with his boss.
• C) a grocery clerk by the local Safeway.
• D) an automobile by Jack, who wants a car to get to school.
• E) new clothing by Shaniq, who is starting a new job.

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Definitions:

Lactic Acid

A waste product that must be released from the cell. It is produced when a cell is low on oxygen and converts pyruvic acid.

Myoglobin

A protein in muscle cells that stores oxygen and gives muscle tissue its red color.

Lactic Acid

An organic acid produced in muscles during intense activity, responsible for the sensation of muscle soreness.

Muscle Fatigue

A condition caused by a buildup of lactic acid.