The Number of Tax-Exempt Nonprofits Operating in the United States

question 27

Multiple Choice

The number of tax-exempt nonprofits operating in the United States in 2016 was approximately ______.

• A) 1.5 million
• B) 2.6 million
• C) 3.5 million
• D) 5.2 million

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Definitions:

Uric Acid

A waste product formed from the breakdown of purines, which are found in many foods, and is excreted in urine.

Nephridial Organs

Excretory organs found in many invertebrates, functioning similarly to kidneys in removing metabolic wastes from the organism’s body.

Metanephridia

Excretory organs in many invertebrates, such as annelids, that filter body fluid directly from the coelom.

Flatworms

A group of simple, soft-bodied invertebrate animals that include planarians, tapeworms, and flukes, known for their flat bodies.