STRs Are

question 117

Multiple Choice

STRs are

• A) pieces of DNA of the same length scattered throughout the genome.
• B) repeated different numbers of times in different individuals.
• C) DNA sequences inherited from only one parent.
• D) identical on both members of a chromosome pair.
• E) always identical in fraternal twins.

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Definitions:

At-risk Amount

The maximum amount of money an investor could lose in an investment, often used in the context of limiting losses in tax sheltered investments.

Passive Activity

Economic activities in which the taxpayer does not materially participate, often associated with rental properties or certain business investments.

Ordinary Loss

A loss incurred in the normal operation of a business, which can be used to reduce other taxable income on an owner's tax return.

Itemized Deductions

Expenses that taxpayers can subtract from their taxable income, detailed on Schedule A of the tax return.