Alligators and Birds Are Thought to Have More in Common

question 14

Multiple Choice

Alligators and birds are thought to have more in common than lizards.In considering the clade that includes alligators and birds,which trait would be derived when comparing them to lizards?  

• A) Body shape
• B) Four limbs
• C) Egg laying
• D) Four-chambered heart
• E) Bones

Acknowledge the self-corrective nature of natural science and the significance of independent replication and evaluation.

Distinguish between various types of reasoning utilized in scientific inquiry.

Appreciate the complexity and diversity of the universe as explored through scientific inquiry.

Understand the impact of scientific research on the development of governmental policy.

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Definitions:

Accrual Accounting

Accounting method that records revenues and expenses when they are incurred, regardless of when cash is exchanged.

Cash Basis Accounting

An accounting method recording transactions when cash is received or paid, irrespective of when revenues or expenses were incurred.

Adjusting Entries

End-of-period accounting insertions to correctly allocate revenues and costs to the specific timeframe in which they occurred.

Prepaid Expenses

Prepaid Expenses are future expenses that have been paid in advance and are recorded as assets on a balance sheet until they are realized as an expense.