Even in the Absence of Sperm, Metabolic Activity in an Egg

question 10

Multiple Choice

Even in the absence of sperm, metabolic activity in an egg can be artificially activated by ________.

• A) abnormally high levels of carbonic acid in the cytosol
• B) abnormally low levels of extracellular oxygen
• C) injection of calcium ions into the cytosol
• D) depletion of its ATP supplies

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Definitions:

Organization Expenses

Costs incurred in the formation of a corporation, partnership, or other business entity, typically including legal and registration fees.

Paid-in Capital

The amount of money that a company has received from shareholders in exchange for shares of stock, beyond the par value of the shares.

Retained Earnings

The portion of a company's profits that is kept or retained and not paid out as dividends to shareholders, often used for reinvestment in the business or to pay off debt.

Preferred Stock

A class of ownership in a corporation that has a higher claim on its assets and earnings than common stock, often with fixed dividends.