Quantitative Inheritance Involves the Interaction of a Number of Gene

question 2

Multiple Choice

Quantitative inheritance involves the interaction of a number of gene loci.The pattern of genetic transmission typical of quantitative inheritance is ________.

• A) discontinuous distributions such as 3:1
• B) typical of Mendelian inheritance
• C) continuous variation of phenotypic expression
• D) a 9:3:3:1 ratio
• E) usually a pattern that clearly reflects dominance and recessiveness

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Definitions:

Direct Labor-Hours

The total number of labor hours spent on producing a single unit of a product or service.

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

Costs that do not vary with production volume, such as rent, salaries of permanent staff, and depreciation of factory equipment.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate calculated before the accounting period begins, used to allocate manufacturing overhead costs to individual units of production based on a certain activity base.

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

Costs that vary with production volume, such as indirect materials and utilities, related specifically to the manufacturing process.