One of the Earliest-Evolving Groups of Organisms Was the Placozoans

question 134

Multiple Choice

One of the earliest-evolving groups of organisms was the placozoans. Placozoans have some similar characteristics to fungi. Which of the following is not a characteristic that is shared by fungi and placazoans?

• A)upper and lower epithelial layers
• B)high surface area to volume ratio
• C)gas exchange via diffusion
• D)extracellular digestion

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Definitions:

Supplies Variance

The difference between the budgeted cost of supplies and the actual cost incurred.

Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of materials used in production and the expected (or standard) cost, which can indicate changes in market prices or issues with budgeting.

Raw Material

Basic materials that are used in the production process to manufacture goods.

Variable Overhead Rate

The rate at which variable overhead costs are allocated to each unit of production, which may vary with the level of output.