Why Is It Likely That the Word "Minority" as It

question 33

Multiple Choice

Why is it likely that the word "minority" as it is used today will have different implications in the future?

• A)There will be stronger limits on immigration so the presence of minorities will be less noticeable.
• B)The size of most ethnic groups will double during the next two decades.
• C)Members of Generation Y are more socially conscious and embrace diversity.
• D)The term minority is politically incorrect; we are all equal members of the human race.
• E)The word won't change at all; the group with the lowest population, regardless of its size, will always be labeled "minority."

Understand the role of mutation-selection balance in maintaining genetic diversity.

Recognize the importance of population structure and gene flow in evolution.

Describe mechanisms that prevent or reduce self-fertilization in plants.

Understand the concept of heterozygote advantage and its implications for allele frequencies.

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