The Fertilized Egg, Which Is About 1/175 of an Inch

question 210

Multiple Choice

The fertilized egg, which is about 1/175 of an inch at conception, is called the:

• A) ovum.
• B) zygote.
• C) gamete.
• D) embryo.

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Definitions:

Margin of Safety

The difference between actual or expected sales and sales at the break-even point, indicating the cushion against losses.

Sales

The total amount of revenue generated from the selling of goods or services by a company during a specific period.

Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis

Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis is a managerial accounting technique that analyzes how changes in costs and volume affect a company's operating income and net income.

Unit Contribution Margin

The amount each unit sold contributes towards fixed costs and profits, calculated by subtracting variable costs per unit from the selling price per unit.