An Entity That Is Organized According to State or Federal

question 177

Multiple Choice

An entity that is organized according to state or federal statutes and in which ownership is divided into shares of stock is a

• A) proprietorship
• B) corporation
• C) partnership
• D) governmental unit

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Definitions:

S-Shaped Growth Curve

A pattern of population growth that starts slowly, accelerates, and then slows down again, leveling off when carrying capacity is reached, resembling the shape of an "S".

Survivorship Curve

A graph showing the proportion or number of individuals surviving at each age for a given species or group, used in demography and ecology.

Mountain Gorilla

A subspecies of the eastern gorilla that lives in mountainous forests, known for its thick fur adapted to cold climates and endangered status due to habitat loss and poaching.

R-Selected Species

Species characterized by high reproductive rates, small body sizes, and short life spans, typically exploiting unstable or unpredictable environments.