Uniformitarianism Is Succinctly Summarized by Which Phrase

question 39

Multiple Choice

Uniformitarianism is succinctly summarized by which phrase?

• A) The future is the key to the present.
• B) The present is the key to the past.
• C) The past is the key to the present.
• D) The present is the key to the future.

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Definitions:

ATP

Adenosine triphosphate, a molecule that stores and transfers energy within cells, enabling various cellular processes.

Passive Transport

The movement of substances across a cell membrane without the need for energy input, typically along the concentration gradient.

Plasma Membrane

The lipid bilayer membrane surrounding cytoplasm of a cell, regulating the passage of substances in and out of the cell.

Water-soluble Ions

Ions that dissolve in water, important in biological processes and the functioning of cells.