The Term Convergent Evolution Is Most Applicable to Which of the Following

question 47

Multiple Choice

The term convergent evolution is most applicable to which of the following characteristics?

• A) the presence of an opposable thumb in humans and chimpanzees
• B) the layer of fat found under the skin of mammals such as dolphins and polar bears
• C) the fur that covers Australian moles and North American moles
• D) the bones of bat forelimbs and the bones of bird forelimbs

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Definitions:

Notes Payable

A liability on a balance sheet representing promissory notes that a company must pay in the future.

Bad Debts Expense

The operating expense account that estimates the amount of credit sales that will probably not be collectible in a given accounting period when the Allowance method is used. For the direct write-off method, this account would be the actual amount written off.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A contra-asset account used to estimate the portion of accounts receivable that may not be collected.

Interest Income

Income earned from investments and lending activities, including accounts receivable.