Which of the Following Should Increase the Likelihood That Mr

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following should increase the likelihood that Mr. and Mrs. McNut's Form 1040 will be selected for audit by the IRS?

• A) Mrs. McNut is an employee of the federal government.
• B) The McNuts claimed two additional standard deductions because they are both over age 65.
• C) The McNuts excluded $7,705 interest earned on a City of Pittsburg municipal bond from their gross income.
• D) The McNuts reported a $22,600 nonbusiness bad debt for a loan to their grandchild as a capital loss on Schedule D.

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Definitions:

Stele

The cylinder in the center of roots and stems that contains the vascular tissue; also called vascular cylinder.

Pericycle

A layer of cells found just inside the endodermis in plant roots, involved in the formation of lateral roots and secondary growth.

Endodermis

The innermost layer of cells in the root cortex, serving as a selective barrier that regulates the passage of substances from the soil into the vascular cylinder.

Pericycle

A layer of cells just inside the endodermis in plant roots, which can give rise to lateral roots, contributing to the plant's growth and development.