Which of the Following Is Not a Possible Explanation as to Why

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a possible explanation as to why wage inequality increased markedly over the last 40 years in the United States?

• A) There was an increase in the supply of low-skill workers, particularly through immigration.
• B) Federal legislation allowed employers to legally engage in more racial discrimination.
• C) Competition from international economies has increased demand for highly productive workers.
• D) Recent technological changes have been complementary to skilled labor while substituting for unskilled labor.
• E) Institutional changes in the United States such as a steady decline in union coverage and a falling real minimum wage have led to changes in the wage distribution.

Discuss experimental approaches to studying cellular communication mechanisms, including the use of specific inhibitors.

Understand the evolution of multicellularity and the role of cell signaling in this process.

Explain the importance of receptor specificity and the concept of ligands in cell signaling.

Describe the mechanisms by which signal transduction pathways can influence gene expression directly.

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Definitions:

Electoral College

A body of electors established by the Constitution that officially elects the President and Vice President of the United States based on the popular vote in each state.

President of the United States

The head of state and head of government of the United States, serving as the chief executive of the federal government and Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces.

Consent of the Governed

A principle that the authority of a government should depend on the consent of the people, as expressed by votes in elections.

John Locke

A 17th-century English philosopher known for his work on political philosophy, particularly regarding the social contract and natural rights.