Even Though They Were Most Often Portrayed as Low Prestige

question 193

Multiple Choice

Even though they were most often portrayed as low prestige service industry workers, about ________of South Asians who entered the United States between 1966 and 1977 had background in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields.

• A) 35%
• B) 58%
• C) 73%
• D) 83%

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Definitions:

Plasma Membrane

The lipid bilayer boundary encasing the cytoplasm of a cell, controlling the passage of substances in and out of the cell.

Membrane-Bound Organelles

Structures within a cell that are surrounded by a lipid bi-layer membrane, each performing a distinct function.

Cytoplasm

The gel-like substance inside a cell, excluding the nucleus, which contains cell organelles and is the site of numerous cellular processes.

Peptidoglycan

A polymer consisting of sugars and amino acids that forms a mesh-like layer outside the plasma membrane of most bacteria, providing structural support and shape.