A Federal Grant That Provides Funds to a State or Local

question 8

Multiple Choice

A federal grant that provides funds to a state or local government for a general functional area is called a

• A) project grant.
• B) block grant.
• C) community action grant.
• D) basic grant.
• E) categorical grant.

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Definitions:

Extracellular Matrix

A complex network of proteins and carbohydrates surrounding cells, providing structural and biochemical support to tissues.

Gastrocnemius Muscle

A major calf muscle at the back of the lower leg, involved in walking, running, and jumping.

Polysaccharides

Complex carbohydrates composed of long chains of monosaccharide units bound together by glycosidic linkages.

Proteoglycan

A component of the extracellular matrix in connective tissues, consisting of a core protein and one or more covalently attached glycosaminoglycan (GAG) chains.