Which of the Following Ethnic and Gender Groups Had the Longest

question 105

Multiple Choice

Which of the following ethnic and gender groups had the longest life expectancy in the United States in 2013?

• A) Latino women
• B) non-Latino white women
• C) African American men
• D) African American women

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Definitions:

Light Microscope

An optical instrument using visible light and lenses to magnify small objects, allowing for the observation of cellular structures.

Fluorescent

Exhibiting fluorescence; the ability to absorb light at one wavelength and emit it at a longer wavelength, producing a distinct glow.

Central Vacuoles

Large vesicles found in plant cells that store nutrients and waste products and contribute to cell growth by absorbing water and increasing in size.

Amino Acids

Organic compounds that are the building blocks of proteins, necessary for health and vital processes in living organisms.