Hiram Is a Computer Engineer And, While Unemployed, Invents a Switching

question 63

Multiple Choice

Hiram is a computer engineer and, while unemployed, invents a switching device for computer networks. He patents the device, but does not reduce it to practice. Hiram has a zero tax basis for the patent. In consideration of $800,000 plus a $1 royalty per device sold, Hiram assigns the patent to a computer manufacturing company. Hiram assigned all substantial rights in the patent. Which of the following is correct?

• A)Hiram automatically has long-term capital gain from the lump sum payment, but not from the royalty payments.
• B)Hiram automatically has long-term capital gain from the royalty payments, but not from the lump sum payment.
• C)Hiram automatically has long-term capital gain from both the lump sum payment and the royalty payments.
• D)Hiram does not have automatic long-term capital gain from either the lump sum payment or the royalty payments.
• E)None of the above.

Discuss the physiological adaptations of plants to regulate water and solute movement.

Analyze the experimental methods used to study plant water relations and solute transport.

Describe the structural features of plant cells that facilitate water and solute movement.

Understand the concept of osmosis and its significance in plant cell water dynamics.

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