Some Critics Claim That Modernization Theory

question 44

Multiple Choice

Some critics claim that modernization theory

• A)ignores how rich nations prevent the economic development of poor nations.
• B)amounts to an attack on capitalism.
• C)treats rich and poor societies as linked.
• D)All of these are correct.

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Definitions:

Alleles

Different versions of a gene that exist at the same locus on homologous chromosomes, contributing to genetic variation.

Infant Survival

The survival of a baby from birth to a specific age, often influenced by factors such as healthcare, nutrition, and social conditions.

Natural Selection

A process in which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring, leading to evolutionary changes in the species.

Directed Genetic Change

Intentional alteration of the genetic makeup of an organism to achieve desired traits, often through genetic engineering or selective breeding.