Which of the Following Terms Is Used for a Situation

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms is used for a situation in which the derived trait has arisen recently and appears in only one of the two most related species or populations,while the two most distantly related groups share the same trait?

• A)Homology
• B)Homoplasy
• C)Synapomorphy
• D)Symplesiomorphy

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Definitions:

Unsheltered Investment Income

Income from investments that is not protected from taxes, meaning it is fully exposed to taxation.

Social Security Taxes

Taxes collected from employees and employers to fund the Social Security program, which provides retirement, disability, and survivorship benefits.

Income Cap

A limit on the amount of income an individual or entity can receive, often used in tax or investment contexts to limit earnings or tax benefits.

Exemption

Exemption is a deduction allowed by law to reduce the amount of income that would otherwise be taxed. It can also refer to specific types of income or transactions that are legally excluded from taxation.