Using a Roseobacter Strain to Clean Up an Oil Spill

question 15

Short Answer

Using a Roseobacter strain to clean up an oil spill is an example of .

---

Definitions:

Ordinary Loss

A loss resulting from regular business operations that is fully deductible against ordinary income on a taxpayer's tax return.

Sole Proprietor

An individual who owns and operates a business alone, bearing sole responsibility for its operations and liabilities.

Short-Term Capital Losses

Financial losses realized from the sale of an asset held for a year or less, which can be used to offset capital gains and reduce taxable income.

Capital Asset

Any type of asset that is held for investment or for personal use, including stocks, bonds, real estate properties, and collectibles, among others.