Race Is a ______ Because It Changes Over Time and Has

question 30

Multiple Choice

Race is a ______ because it changes over time and has real consequences.

• A) biological reality
• B) theoretical construction
• C) social construction
• D) fixed status

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Definitions:

Base

A substance that can accept hydrogen ions (protons) or more generally, donate a pair of valence electrons; in water, it increases the concentration of hydroxide ions (OH-).

IR Spectroscopy

A technique in analytical chemistry used to identify and study chemicals through the interaction of infrared radiation with matter.

Trimethylamine

A nitrogen-containing organic compound with the formula N(CH3)3, known for its strong fishy odor and used in various industrial applications.

Mass Spectrum

A graph or chart that shows the distribution of mass-to-charge ratios of ions in a sample, which is used for determining the composition of the sample.