While Being Interviewed for a Position at a Research Firm

question 79

Multiple Choice

While being interviewed for a position at a research firm, 39-year-old Grover is asked, "Since you're significantly older than our usual candidate, we're concerned that hiring you could lead to a need to replace you sooner than another applicant when you retire." If Grover does not get the job, would he be able to claim that he was a victim of age discrimination?

• A) ​No, because only workers over the age of 40 are protected from age discrimination in the United States of America.
• B) No, because age discrimination can only be applied in cases of denial of early retirement requests.​
• C) ​Yes, because he was clearly not hired due to his age and not on the basis of his skills.
• D) ​Yes, because even younger job applicants are protected from being discriminated against on the basis of their age.

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Definitions:

Mutation

Permanent change in the DNA sequence of a chromosome.

Amino Acid

Organic compounds that combine to form proteins and are characterized by having a carboxyl and an amino group.

DNA Mutation

A change in the DNA sequence within a gene or chromosome of an organism that can lead to variations in phenotype.

Altered Protein

A protein that has undergone changes in its structure due to mutations, modifications, or environmental conditions, potentially affecting its function.