Some Biologists Hypothesize That Introns Are Maintained in Eukaryotes Because

question 60

Multiple Choice

Some biologists hypothesize that introns are maintained in eukaryotes because their population sizes are much smaller than in prokaryotes. ________ is the random, nonadaptive evolutionary process that explains this phenomenon.

• A) Genetic drift
• B) Protein synthesis
• C) Natural selection
• D) Transcription

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Accounts Receivable

Receivables from clients or customers for goods sold or services performed by a business, awaiting payment.

Contra-Revenue

Accounts on the income statement that are deducted from gross revenue to arrive at net revenue, including sales returns, allowances, and discounts.

Discount Period

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Sales Discounts

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