Why Would a Two Base Pair Deletion in the Human

question 23

Multiple Choice

Why would a two base pair deletion in the human myosin gene being studied cause it to be nonfunctional?

• A)The two base pairs that were missing encoded two amino acids that were essential for the protein to function
• B)The two base pairs that were missing were essential for the protein to function
• C)It introduces a frameshift resulting in a truncated protein
• D)It introduces a substitution mutation that changes the amino acid encoded by that codon
• E)It introduces a silent mutation that changes the amino acid encoded by that codon

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Lower of Cost or Market

Accounting principle where inventory is stated at the lower value between its original cost and current market price.

Inventory Item

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Inventory Value

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Perpetual FIFO Method

is an inventory valuation technique assuming that the first items purchased (First In) are the first ones sold (First Out), continuously updated for each transaction.