How Is the Adaptation of Investing More Energy in Producing

question 36

Multiple Choice

How is the adaptation of investing more energy in producing large offspring beneficial in the Atlantic mollies?

• A) Larger-sized offspring can migrate more easily among the stressful and non-stressful environments.
• B) All of the answer choices are correct.
• C) Larger-sized offspring can more quickly mature to reproductive age.
• D) Larger-sized offspring increases swimming ability for accessing food in toxic or dark conditions.
• E) Larger-sized offspring allow greater ability to avoid predation by other species.

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Definitions:

Labor Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual labor hours used and the standard hours expected for the production level achieved.

Materials Quantity Variance

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

Standard Material

The predetermined quantity and cost of materials expected to be used in producing a unit of product, used as a benchmark for cost control.

Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of materials and the expected (standard) cost of materials used in production.