You Observe Two Female Fish of the Same Species Breeding

question 36

Multiple Choice

You observe two female fish of the same species breeding. One female lays 100 eggs and the other female lays 1000 eggs. Which one of the following statements does not agree with the concept of fitness trade- offs?

• A) The eggs from the female laying 1000 eggs should have larger yolks compared to the yolks of the eggs from the female laying 100 eggs.
• B) The female laying 100 eggs should be able to breed more often compared to the female laying 1000 eggs.
• C) The female laying 100 eggs should live longer than the female laying 1000 eggs.
• D) The female laying 1000 eggs should be larger than the female laying 100 eggs.

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Direct Labor

The wages and benefits paid to employees who are directly involved in the production of goods or services.

Standard Costs

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Average Cost

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Work in Process

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