Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A) Gene mutations occur independently of each other.
• B) Gene mutations are relatively rare.
• C) Ionizing radiation causes chromosomal damage and free radical formation.
• D) Mutations are random; that is, it is impossible to predict exactly when a specific gene will mutate, but an expected frequency can be assigned.
• E) All of these are true.

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Definitions:

Direct Materials Cost

The cost of raw materials that can be directly traced to the production of goods, excluding indirect materials like maintenance supplies.

Finished Goods Inventory

Finished products awaiting sale but still not purchased.

Overhead Rate

The ratio used to allocate indirect costs to products or services, based on a specific measure such as labor hours or machine hours.

Direct Hours

Hours worked directly on a specific task or product, often used in calculating labor costs in manufacturing.