The Lowery Co

question 102

Multiple Choice

The Lowery Co. uses the direct write-off method of accounting for uncollectible accounts receivable. Lowery has a customer whose accounts receivable balance has been determined to likely be uncollectible. The entry to write off this account would be which of the following? ​

• A) debit Allowance for Doubtful Accounts; credit Accounts Receivable
• B) debit Sales; credit Accounts Receivable
• C) debit Bad Debt Expense; credit Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
• D) debit Bad Debt Expense; credit Accounts Receivable

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Definitions:

Nondisjunction

An error in cell division that results in daughter cells with an incorrect number of chromosomes, leading to genetic disorders such as Down syndrome.

Chromosome 21

One of the 23 pairs of chromosomes in humans, with Down syndrome resulting from an extra copy of this chromosome.

Monosomy

Chromosome condition in which a diploid cell has one less chromosome than normal; designated as 2n − 1.

Complete Chromosome

A fully intact and functional chromosome that contains all its genetic information and structures needed for normal cellular activities and division.