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Amwoga Khalwale What is Average Cost (AC) Average cost is the total cost of production divided by the quantity of output produced. It gives an indication of the cost per unit of output. The average cost curve typically exhibits a U-shaped pattern. In the early stages of production, average costs are relatively high due to spreading fixed … Read more
The concepts of Average Revenue (AR) and Marginal Revenue (MR) stand as important metrics and play a role in shaping pricing strategies and influencing the output decisions of firms across various market structures. Average Revenue represents the revenue generated per unit of output sold, whereas Marginal Revenue represents the additional revenue generated from selling one … Read more
Duck and goose are types of waterfowl that belong to the family Anatidae. There are 29 species of goose and around 90 species of duck that can be found all over the world. Geese are are well-known for their distinctive honking sound, which is produced by their strong vocal cords. Geese are social animals that often mate for … Read more
Africa is a continent that is rich in cultural diversity, history, and traditions that have been passed down from one generation to another. One of the most fascinating aspects of African culture is its use of proverbs and sayings. These wise sayings have been used for centuries to teach and pass on important life lessons … Read more
Reindeer/Caribou The reindeer also referred to as Caribou in North America, is a member of the Cervidae family and a species of deer with circumpolar distribution, native to Arctic, Sub-arctic, tundra, boreal forests of Greenland, mountainous regions of Northern Europe, Siberia and North America. Reindeer are covered in hair from their nose to the bottom … Read more
What Are Active Instruments? Active instruments are the instruments in which the quantity to be measured activates the magnitude of external power input source that produces the measurement. An example of an active instrument is a float-type petrol-tank level indicator. In this instrument, the change in petrol level moves a potentiometer arm and the output … Read more
Trichomes Trichomes is the term used to refer to tiny outgrowths from the plant epidermis. Although the term ‘’Trichomes’’ generally refers to outgrowth ranging from small hairs to larger outgrowths like thorns, it is typically used to refer to the tiny hairs that can be seen emerging from the surface of leaves and other epidermal … Read more
Endpoint And Equivalence Point Titration measures the concentration of an unknown solution that reacts with a solution of known concentration. The process is often used to check the purity of synthesized chemical compounds such as pharmaceuticals. The ideal point for completion of titration is known as the equivalence point. The end point demonstrates the equivalence … Read more
What Is Grafting? Grafting is the technique of connecting two pieces of living plant tissue together in such a way that they will unite and subsequently grow and develop as one composite plant. In grafting, two plant sections, the stock and scion are very crucial. Stock/rootstock is the rooted plant upon which a branch of … Read more
Zygotic Meiosis Zygotic meiosis is meiosis of a zygote immediately after karyogamy which is the fusion of two cell nuclei. This way, the organism ends its diploid phase and produces several haploid cells. These cells divide mitotically to form either larger, multicellular individuals or more haploid cells. Zygotic meiosis takes place in some lower plants … Read more