Which of the Following Is Characteristic of Ciliates

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is characteristic of ciliates?

• A) They use pseudopods as locomotory structures or as feeding structures.
• B) They are relatively specialized cells.
• C) They can exchange genetic material with other ciliates by the process of mitosis.
• D) Most live as solitary autotrophs in fresh water.
• E) They are often multinucleate.

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Service Cost Component

The element of pension expense that represents the present value of benefits attributed by the pension plan formula to employee service during the period.

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

A type of pension plan where an employer promises a specified pension payment upon retirement, based on the employee's earnings history and tenure.

Return On Plan Assets

A measure of the earnings generated from the investments within a pension fund, indicating the efficiency and performance of the asset management.

Pension Expense

The cost recognized in an employer's financial statements for the benefits provided to employees during a period.