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In 2000, Respondents Were Able to Select More Than One

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In 2000, respondents were able to select more than one race for the first time on the U.S.Census.In 2010, the number of respondents who selected more than one race grew by 32%, compared with only 9% for the single-race population.Why do you think this happened? Provide a few reasons for the change.


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Heredity

The transmission of genetic characteristics from parents to offspring, influencing various physical and sometimes behavioral traits.

Chromosomes

Thread-like structures located inside the nucleus of animal and plant cells, made of protein and a single molecule of DNA, which carries genetic information.

Genes

Segments of DNA located in chromosomes, responsible for the genetic traits passed from parents to offspring.

Infant's Temperament

The innate personality traits and patterns of behavior that are observable in young children, influencing how they interact with their environment.

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