A Privilege Can Excuse What Would Have Been a Tort

question 85

Multiple Choice

A privilege can excuse what would have been a tort if the defendant:

• A) acted without knowing the consequences of his actions
• B) acted to further an interest of social importance that deserves protection
• C) acted to further his own interests
• D) acted to harm a wrongdoer
• E) none of the other choices

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Definitions:

Mesophylls

The inner tissue of a leaf, containing many chloroplasts, where photosynthesis occurs.

Stroma

Thick, cytoplasm-like fluid between the thylakoid membrane and the two outer membranes of a chloroplast. Site of light-independent reactions of photosynthesis.

Rubiscos

The enzyme involved in the first major step of carbon fixation in the process of photosynthesis, playing a pivotal role in converting carbon dioxide into organic compounds.

Stomata

Singular stoma. Of plants, tiny gaps between pairs of guard cells in epidermis; allow internal tissues to exchange gases with the air. Can be closed to prevent water loss.