Functional Traits Can Be Shared Between Organisms with Divergent SSU

question 55

Multiple Choice

Functional traits can be shared between organisms with divergent SSU rRNA sequences because

• A) functional traits may be lost by different lineages over time.
• B) functional traits may evolve independently in different lineages over time.
• C) horizontal gene transfer can result in the transfer of genes between divergent lineages.
• D) functional traits may evolve independently, be shared through horizontal gene transfer, or be lost in divergent lineages.

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Definitions:

Direct Labor-Hours

The total hours of labor directly involved in producing goods or services, which is often used as a base for allocating overhead costs.

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

Costs that vary with the level of manufacturing activity, including items like indirect materials and utilities.

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

These are the manufacturing costs that do not vary with the volume of production, including costs like rent, insurance, and salaries for certain employees.

Machine-Hours

The total hours that machinery is operational and in use on the production floor.