Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE Concerning the Work

question 116

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning the work of the Esther and Joshua Lederberg?

• A)Their work demonstrated that mutations in organisms arise in response to environmental conditions.
• B)Their work demonstrated that mutations are determined by an organism's "needs."
• C)Their work demonstrated that mutations cannot occur randomly in organisms.
• D)Their work relied on a technique of bacterial culture known as "replica plating."
• E)Their work relied on a technique of bacterial culture known as "replica plating," and demonstrated that mutations occur randomly in organisms.

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Definitions:

Heckscher-Ohlin Theory

An economic theory that suggests countries export what they can most efficiently and abundantly produce, based on factors of production like land, labor, and capital.

Absolute Advantage

The ability of a country, individual, company or region to produce a good or service at a lower cost per unit than the cost at which any other entity produces that good or service.

Comparative Advantage

The skill of an entity, whether a person, corporation, or country, to create a product or service with smaller opportunity costs than its competition.

Absolute Advantage

Absolute advantage is the ability of a country or entity to produce a good or service more efficiently than others, using fewer resources.