Sally Is Born with 47 Chromosomes Instead of the Usual

question 81

Multiple Choice

Sally is born with 47 chromosomes instead of the usual 46. Sally's chances of survival are _____.

• A) 1 in 50
• B) 1 in 200
• C) 1 in 500
• D) 1 in 1,000

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Definitions:

Profit-maximizing

This refers to strategies or decisions aimed at achieving the highest possible profit for a business or entity.

Marginal Product

The growth in output due to an extra unit of input.

Perfectly Competitive

A market structure where numerous small firms sell identical products, there’s free entry and exit, and no single firm can influence the market price.

Marginal Cost Curve

A graphical representation showing how the cost of producing one additional unit of a good or service changes as production volume changes.