U.S.-based Unigen Pharmaceuticals has aggressively taken over worldwide suppliers of the delicate plants needed for their pharmaceutical and nutritional products. This is an example of:
A) horizontal merger and acquisition.
B) conglomerate diversification.
C) vertical integration.
D) horizontal monopoly.

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Unigen Pharmaceuticals has acquired suppliers that are involved in the production process, which is an example of vertical integration.

US-Based Unigen Pharmaceuticals Has Aggressively Taken Over Worldwide Suppliers of the Delicate