In 1976, the Cost of a Movie Was $4

question 9

Multiple Choice

In 1976, the cost of a movie was $4. In 2012, it's $9. If the CPI for 1976 is 56, and 228 for 2012, then we could say the cost of a 1976 movie in 2012 would be:

• A) $16.29, so the cost of movies has not increased as much as general inflation.
• B) $16.29, so the cost of movies is relatively more in 2012 than it was in 1976.
• C) $2.21, so the cost of movies has not increased as much as general inflation.
• D) $2.21, so the cost of movies is relatively more in 2012 than it was in 1976.

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Polyribosome

A complex consisting of a number of ribosomes attached to an mRNA during translation; also known as a polysome.

Ribosomes

Molecular machines within cells where proteins are synthesized, following the instructions encoded in RNA.

mRNA

Messenger RNA, which carries genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where it serves as a template for protein synthesis.

AUG Codon

The mRNA codon that signals the start of protein synthesis, typically coding for the amino acid methionine in eukaryotes and a modified methionine in prokaryotes.