Although More Than 50 Genes Contribute to the Level of HDL

question 117

Multiple Choice

Although more than 50 genes contribute to the level of HDL (high-density lipoproteins) , LDL (low-density lipoproteins) , or triglycerides, it has also been shown that a single gene within this population of genes can affect two or three of these types of molecules. This single gene with its multiple effects is said to show:

• A)pleiotropy.
• B)unitropy.
• C)trisomy.
• D)zygotropy.
• E)epidomy.

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Definitions:

Overapplied Overhead

The condition where the amount of manufacturing overhead allocated to products exceeds the actual overhead costs incurred.

Cost of Goods

The total expense incurred in acquiring or manufacturing the products sold by a business, typically including raw materials and labor costs.

Job-Order Costing

A costing method used where each job is costed separately and includes all materials, labor, and overhead specific to that job.

Underapplied Overhead

This occurs when the actual manufacturing overhead costs incurred exceed the allocated manufacturing overhead cost.