The Option Clearing Corporation Is Owned by ________

question 56

Multiple Choice

The Option Clearing Corporation is owned by ________.

• A) the exchanges on which stock options are traded
• B) the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
• C) the Federal Reserve System
• D) major U.S. banks

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Definitions:

Syndesmosis

A type of fibrous joint in which two bones are joined together by a ligament or a membrane, allowing for slight movement.

Gomphosis

Fibrous joint in which a peglike process fits into a hole.

Symphysis

A type of cartilaginous joint where bones are fused together by fibrocartilage, providing strength with limited movement.

Fibrocartilage

A tough type of cartilage found at the intersections of tendons, ligaments, and bones, providing strength and flexibility.