A Student at a Large Public University Who Wants to Take

question 34

Multiple Choice

A student at a large public university who wants to take an unusual combination of courses is most likely to encounter a great deal of bureaucratic rules and form-filing. This is because bureaucracies are designed

• A) for the unique and unusual cases.
• B) for the typical, not unusual cases.
• C) to treat people as cases.
• D) as a specialized network of officials.

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Definitions:

Organic Monomers

Small organic molecules that can chemically bind to other molecules to form polymers, essential in the structures of life.

Clay

A natural, earthy material known for its plasticity when wet, used in ceramics and as a key component of soil.

Vascular Plants

Plants that have specialized structures for the transport of water and nutrients, including xylem and phloem.

Silurian Period

A geologic period and system that extends from about 443.8 million to 419.2 million years ago, noted for significant biological developments including the appearance of the first clearly identifiable land plants.