A New Employee with a Physical Deformity Applied to Work

question 28

Multiple Choice

A new employee with a physical deformity applied to work at a restaurant chain as a hostess. She had considerable experience as a hostess, and was hired. Although she worked as a hostess for a few weeks, she was soon assigned to work as a cook. The manager told her she would never be able to work as a hostess again because customers had complained about her appearance. Which of the following is true of this situation?

• A) This is a case of appearance discrimination related to a disability, and thus is illegal under the ADA.
• B) This is the manager's prerogative; customers are always right.
• C) Although this is an unfortunate situation, the manager had no choice.
• D) The manager did the right thing but the wrong way. The manager needed to find a more acceptable excuse.

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Definitions:

Meiosis

A type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, resulting in the production of four genetically distinct gametes.

Haploid

One set of chromosomes, in contrast to diploid; characteristic of gametes.

Crossing Over

The exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes during meiosis, contributing to genetic diversity.

Non-Sister Chromatids

Chromatids belonging to separate homologous chromosomes that may exchange genetic material during meiosis.