PSAT Reading Question 403: Answer and Explanation

Question: 403

As used in line 50, "discrimination" most closely means

• A. racism.
• B. bias.
• C. hatred.
• D. prosecution.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

(B) This line is about the discrimination of people with certain genes; another way to say this is that these people may experience a "bias," choice (B). "Racism," in choice (A), is another type of discrimination. However in this case, the discrimination is against people with certain genes rather than of certain races. Choice (C) is too extreme. Choice (D) is wrong because legal action isn't going to be taken against these people.