Somatic Cells Are Characterized by All of the Following EXCEPT

question 5

Multiple Choice

Somatic cells are characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

• A) each includes a nucleus at some stage of its development.
• B) they are used in multiple tissues throughout the body.
• C) each contains half a copy of an organism's DNA.
• D) each contains a complete copy of all of an organism's DNA.

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Definitions:

Average Common Stockholders' Equity

The average equity held by common shareholders, calculated typically over a year, representing the company's assets minus its liabilities attributable to common shareholders.

Prior Period Adjustment

Adjustments made to the financial statements of a prior period to correct errors or implement changes in accounting policy.

Retained Earnings Account

An equity account on the balance sheet that represents the accumulated net earnings not distributed to shareholders in the form of dividends.

Net Income

The final income of a company, achieved by subtracting expenses and taxes from the total revenues.