The Developmental Genes Bicoid and Zen Are Two Distinct Genes

question 70

Multiple Choice

The developmental genes bicoid and zen are two distinct genes, with different functions, that were derived from a relatively old gene duplication.They are thus

• A) paralogs.
• B) orthologs.
• C) not homologs.
• D) products of convergent evolution.
• E) products of concerted evolution.

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Definitions:

Estimated Cost

An approximation of the costs associated with a project or production, prior to actual expenditure.

Lower of Cost or Market (LCM)

Lower of Cost or Market (LCM) is an accounting principle requiring inventory to be recorded at the lower of its historical cost or current market value to reflect any decrease in the value of inventory.

Ending Inventory Costs

The total value of all the goods that a company has in stock at the end of an accounting period, before any adjustments or cost of goods sold calculations.

LIFO Periodic Inventory Method

An inventory valuation method where the last items purchased are the first items considered sold during a given period, calculated periodically.