When You Dismiss a Valid Argument Because the Speaker Is

question 46

Multiple Choice

When you dismiss a valid argument because the speaker is of a particular race, affectional orientation, age group, or gender, you are demonstrating______ .

• A) closed-mindedness
• B) prejudiced listening
• C) lack of focus
• D) mental distraction

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Definitions:

Fructose-1,6-bisphosphate

A key sugar substrate in the glycolytic pathway, which provides energy to cells by breaking down glucose.

Glycolysis

The metabolic pathway that breaks down glucose to pyruvate, generating energy in the form of ATP and NADH, and is the first step in cellular respiration.

Citric Acid Cycle

A series of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to release stored energy through the oxidation of acetyl-CoA derived from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into carbon dioxide and water.

Acetyl CoA

A molecule that plays a key role in metabolism, serving as a substrate for the Krebs cycle in energy production.