Which of These Is an Instance of a Quasi-Contract

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of these is an instance of a quasi-contract?

• A) an employee receiving his or her paycheck every month
• B) two companies signing a business agreement that spans an undefined duration
• C) an unconscious man being nursed by a hospital, having been brought in by a passer-by
• D) a woman hiring a caterer only after the caterer promises to deliver the food on time

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Definitions:

Plasma Membrane

A bi-layer of lipids and proteins surrounding a cell, regulating the passage of substances in and out of the cell.

Proteins

Large molecules composed of amino acids that perform a vast array of functions within living organisms, including structural support, enzyme catalysis, and immune response.

Carbohydrates

Organic compounds, including sugars, starches, and cellulose, which are an important source of energy for the body.

Cell Metabolism

The complex series of chemical reactions occurring within a cell to maintain life, involving the processing of nutrients for energy and the synthesis of necessary substances.