28). The very limited gene pool of wild cheetahs is an example of

40). Natural selection can take place when _____.

26). A group of scientists studying population genetics of a bird population inhabiting a group of islands finds that allelic diversity is highest on island C, lowest on island A, and island B has intermediate allelic diversity levels. What is the likely order in which these islands were colonized by this species?

Peterson Company estimates that overhead costs for the next year will be $6,520,000 for indirect labor and $550,000 for factory utilities. The company uses machine hours as its overhead allocation base. If 140,000 machine hours are planned for this next year, what is the company’s plantwide overhead rate? (Round your answer to two decimal places.)

13). Adaptive mechanisms of evolution refer to _____.

39). A scientist studying a species of duck (species A) finds that this species only occurs in one small lake. Despite similar lakes that occur several hundred miles to the north, the other lakes are inhabited by a similar, but different duck species (species B). Which statement could be true?

16).                                     one of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome.

8). The total collection of alleles in a population is the _____.

14). Illegal hunting for ivory in Africa causes the deaths of 85% of an endangered elephant population. When considering the future survival of this population, which of these is a concern for scientists?

Romeo Corporation reports the following for the year:         ​ Finished goods inventory, January 1 $  3,200   ​ Finished goods inventory, December 31   4,000   ​ Total cost of goods sold   14,200   ​ ​   The cost of goods manufactured for the year is: