The Law of Conservation of Mass States That Matter Cannot

question 12

Multiple Choice

The law of conservation of mass states that matter cannot be created,yet matter is sometimes gained or lost to an ecosystem.What is the reason for this seeming contradiction?

• A)Chemosynthetic prokaryotes convert all organic matter to energy.
• B)Matter can be moved between ecosystems as they are open systems.
• C)Autotrophs convert simple sugars to complex organic molecules.
• D)Matter can be lost to the environment as it is converted to energy.
• E)Heterotrophs convert light energy to non-living organic matter.

Grasp the roles and responsibilities of project team members in software development.

Differentiate among software translation tools and their functions.

Classify various types of software based on their purpose and usage.

Understand basic concepts of object-oriented programming.

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Definitions:

Income Statement

A financial report detailing a company's financial performance, including all income and expenses, ultimately showing the profit or loss over a defined time.

FICA Tax Rate

The percentage of an employee's gross earnings required by law to be withheld by the employer for Social Security and Medicare taxes in the United States.

Federal Income Tax

The tax levied by the IRS on the annual earnings of individuals, corporations, trusts, and other legal entities.

Net Pay

Gross earnings less payroll deductions.