Which of These Is an Example of Lamarckian Inheritance of Acquired

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of these is an example of Lamarckian inheritance of acquired characteristics?

• A) Giraffes have long necks as a result of stretching to reach the leaves on tall trees.
• B) Male lions have manes to attract female lions and to scare off rival males.
• C) Penguins cannot fly, but have adapted their wings for swimming.
• D) Generations of inbreeding have created health problems in many domestic dog breeds.

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Process Costing

An accounting method used to allocate production costs to units of output, suitable for industries producing homogeneous products.

Mixing Department

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Weighted-Average Method

An inventory costing method that assigns the average cost of goods available for sale during the period to sold and ending inventory.

Process Costing

A costing method used where similar products are produced in a continuous process, allocating costs based on the average cost of production.