​The 113th Congress Is Considered by Some to Be ___________,Compared

question 55

Multiple Choice

​The 113th Congress is considered by some to be ___________,compared to the general population.

• A)​the most diverse in history
• B)​about as diverse as previous sessions
• C)​far less diverse
• D)​almost perfectly representative
• E)​of uncertain diversity because of legal restrictions on asking demographic questions

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Definitions:

Active Transport

The movement of molecules across a cell membrane from a region of lower concentration to higher concentration, requiring energy.

Uric Acid

A waste product formed from the breakdown of purines, excreted in urine.

Ammonia

A compound of nitrogen and hydrogen with the formula NH3, it is a colorless gas with a characteristic pungent smell and is used in many industrial processes.

Spiders

Arachnids distinguished by their ability to spin webs using silk produced from spinnerets at the rear of their abdomen.