Why do the components of maternal cytoplasm influence early development?
a) because the components of maternal cytoplasm suppress the components of paternal cytoplasm
b) because the male nucleus becomes inactive once it enters the cytoplasm of the ovum
c)because the embryo is dividing too quickly for the nucleus to direct protein synthesis

as the gila monster consumes the eggs or young of the desert cottontail and gambel's quail, thus its main food supply is only accessible for a restricted time duration every year. however, for this, the gila monsters exhibit three adaptations, which elevate their survival rate in the desert condition.  

first, is that they possess huge bodies, and can consume greater concentrations of food during a small period. secondly, they require to feed infrequently as they can accumulate fat in their tails. ultimately, their rate of metabolism is very low, so that they can burn their reservoirs of fat gradually.  

it is either c or d and i know for sure it is not a or b