Xanthan Used in Household Products Is Produced by Bacteria

question 46

Multiple Choice

Xanthan used in household products is produced by bacteria

• A) selected for their ability to utilize lactose rather than glucose and that are plant pathogens.
• B) that are plant pathogens.
• C) that were irradiated to mutate them.
• D) selected for their ability to utilize lactose rather than glucose.
• E) that were genetically modified.

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Definitions:

Double-Entry Accounting

A bookkeeping system that records each transaction in two accounts, ensuring that the accounting equation (Assets = Liabilities + Equity) remains balanced.

Transaction Recorded Twice

This refers to a bookkeeping error where a financial transaction is mistakenly entered into an accounting system more than once, potentially distorting financial statements.

Liabilities

Debts or financial responsibilities that a company has towards others, requiring settlement via the transfer of economic resources over a period.

Debits

Entries in accounting that represent an increase in assets or expenses, or a decrease in liabilities, equity, or income.