In the Fifteenth Century, a New Conception of Life Arose

question 46

Multiple Choice

In the fifteenth century, a new conception of life arose in Italy involving all of the following attitudes except:

• A) a sense of the vast range of human powers.
• B) an appreciation for civic consciousness and individualism.
• C) the enjoyment of wealth.
• D) admiration for the life of contemplation and meditation.

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Definitions:

Active Transport

The passage of molecules over a cell's membrane, moving from an area of decreased concentration to an area of increased concentration, an endeavor that utilizes energy.

Concentration Gradient

A difference in the concentration of a substance across a distance, which can drive diffusion of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of lower concentration.

Carrier Molecules

Proteins that assist in moving substances through a cell membrane by altering their form or attaching to the substance.

Apoptosis

A process of programmed cell death that occurs in multicellular organisms, helping to maintain health by eliminating old, unnecessary, or unhealthy cells.