In Vertebrate Animals, Spermatogenesis and Oogenesis Differ in That

question 31

Multiple Choice

In vertebrate animals, spermatogenesis and oogenesis differ in that

• A) oogenesis begins at the onset of sexual maturity, whereas spermatogenesis begins during embryonic development.
• B) oogenesis produces four haploid cells, whereas spermatogenesis produces only one functional spermatozoon.
• C) cytokinesis is unequal in oogenesis, whereas it is equal in spermatogenesis.
• D) oogenesis ends at menopause, whereas spermatogenesis is finished before birth.
• E) spermatogenesis is not completed until after fertilization occurs, but oogenesis is completed by the time a girl is born.

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Definitions:

Direct Labor

The cost of wage-earning employees who are directly involved in the production of goods or services, such as assembly line workers.

Direct Labor Rate Variance

The difference between the actual cost of direct labor and the standard cost, demonstrating how actual labor costs differ from budgeted amounts.

Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of materials used in production and the standard cost, multiplied by the quantity of materials used.

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

The portion of manufacturing overhead costs that do not vary with production volume, such as rent and salaries of supervisors.