Which of the Following Examples Is Best Explained by the Process

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following examples is best explained by the process of convergent evolution?

• A)The wings of birds and butterflies being used for flight.
• B)Both mice and rats having a tail.
• C)Wolves and coyotes both producing milk for their young.
• D)A human cell and a fruit fly cell both going through the process of transcription and translation in order to produce a gene.

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Definitions:

Direct Labor-Hours

The total hours worked by employees who are directly involved in the production process.

Depreciation

The process of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, representing the asset's consumption, wear and tear, or obsolescence.

Fixed Overhead

The total of all costs that do not vary with production level, including items such as rent, property taxes, and salaries of permanent staff.

Raw Material

The basic substances in their natural, modified, or semi-processed state, used as inputs for production.