According to the text, homosexuals, bisexuals, and transgender persons in the United States
a. constitute approximately 20 percent of the total population.
b. are intentionally undercounted by lesbian and gay advocates who fear a backlash from people who are "straight."
c. are difficult to count because the Bureau of the Census does not specifically ask people about their sexual orientation.
d. are not willing to self-report their sexual orientation on questionnaires or in other kinds of research.
Answer: c. are difficult to count because the Bureau of the Census does not specifically ask people about their sexual orientation.
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