Most of the MRNA and Protein Molecules in the Zygote

question 42

Multiple Choice

Most of the mRNA and protein molecules in the zygote are from the ____ because ____.

• A) mother; the fertilizing sperm contributes essentially no cytoplasm to the zygote
• B) mother; the fertilizing sperm contributes essentially no DNA to the zygote
• C) mother; the proteins in the egg degrade mRNA and protein molecules contained in the sperm
• D) father; the egg contributes essentially no cytoplasm to the zygote
• E) father; the egg contributes essentially no DNA to the zygote

---

Definitions:

Consolidated Net Income

The total net income of a parent company and its subsidiaries after eliminating intra-group transactions and distributions.

Fair Value Allocations

The process of assigning fair value to the individual assets and liabilities acquired during a business combination.

Investment

The act of allocating resources, usually money, with the expectation of generating an income or profit over time.

Acquisition Method

An accounting process used during the consolidation of financial statements that involves combining the buying and selling entities' assets and liabilities.