Racism and Sexism Are Institutional Practices That Discriminate ___________________

question 86

Multiple Choice

Racism and sexism are institutional practices that discriminate ___________________.

• A) even when there is no prejudicial intent
• B) only when there is prejudicial intent
• C) both A and B are correct.
• D) none of these choices.

Understand the processes involved in synaptic plasticity and neurotransmitter release.

Differentiate between chemical and electrical synapses and their significance.

Explain neural integration and the summation of postsynaptic potentials.

Identify supporting cells in the nervous system and their functions.

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Definitions:

Alleles

Different versions of a gene that exist at the same locus on homologous chromosomes, contributing to genetic variation.

Infant Survival

The survival of a baby from birth to a specific age, often influenced by factors such as healthcare, nutrition, and social conditions.

Natural Selection

A process in which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring, leading to evolutionary changes in the species.

Directed Genetic Change

Intentional alteration of the genetic makeup of an organism to achieve desired traits, often through genetic engineering or selective breeding.