What Characteristic of Short Tandem Repeat DNA Makes It Useful

question 7

Multiple Choice

What characteristic of short tandem repeat DNA makes it useful for studying evolution?

• A)The number of repeats varies widely from person to person or animal to animal.
• B)The sequence of DNA that is repeated varies significantly from individual to individual.
• C)The sequence variation is acted upon differently by natural selection in different environments.
• D)Every racial and ethnic group has inherited different short tandem repeats.
• E)Each short tandem repeat can be correlated with a specific disease.

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Semivariable Cost

Expenses that have both fixed and variable components, changing in total with activity level but not proportionally.

Total Cost

The sum of all costs associated with the production or acquisition of goods or services, including fixed and variable costs.

Cost Driver Rate

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Fixed Cost

Expenses that do not vary with the level of production or sales over a short period, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.