When a Minority Group Is Defined as a Race and Then

question 70

Multiple Choice

When a minority group is defined as a race and then negative characteristics are attributed to that group, it is called ______.

• A) ethnocentric
• B) racialism
• C) racism
• D) racial profiling

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Definitions:

Microvilli

Tiny, hair-like projections on the surface of some cells that increase surface area for absorption or secretion.

Cilia

Tiny, hair-like structures that protrude from the surface of many cells, playing roles in movement, sensation, and filtration.

Actin Filaments

Actin Filaments are long, thin fibers found in cells that are crucial for cell movement, shape, and division.

Gustatory Nerve

Nerves that transmit taste information from the taste buds to the brain.