Which Statement About Fermentation Is True

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which statement about fermentation is true?

• A) all fermentation of pyruvic acid always results in the same end product
• B) all fermentation of glucose begins with pyruvic acid as a substrate
• C) the same fermentation reaction produces both wine and cheese
• D) none of the above

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Definitions:

Absorption Costing

A pricing strategy that incorporates all costs associated with production, including both variable and fixed expenses, into the product's cost.

Absorption Costing

The accounting methodology that integrates all costs related to manufacturing, including direct materials, direct labor, and both forms of manufacturing overhead—variable and fixed—into a product's total cost.

Variable Costing

A financial tracking method that considers just the variable operating costs (direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead) in the pricing of merchandise.

Unit Product Cost

The overall expense incurred to manufacture a single item, encompassing direct materials, direct labor, and overhead costs.