A Gene in a Sheep- Like Species Has Been Found

question 46

Short Answer

A gene in a sheep- like species has been found to differ from that in related species by the inclusion of a variable number of tandem repeats of a short sequence. These repeats or duplications arise from what process?

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Definitions:

Direct Labor-Hours

Represents the total hours worked by employees directly involved in the manufacturing process.

Variable Overhead

Costs that fluctuate with production volume, such as utilities and raw materials, contrasting with fixed overhead costs.

Direct Materials

The raw materials that are directly traceable to the manufacturing of a product and included in the cost of the product.

Direct Labor-Hours

The number of labor hours expended directly on the production floor by employees actively engaged in manufacturing processes.