What Is Intergenerational Family Transfer

question 48

Multiple Choice

What is intergenerational family transfer?

• A) the quality of interpersonal relationships in a family
• B) the amount of money that passes from one generation of family members to another
• C) the study of age differences between generations at different time periods
• D) the quantity of money required to firmly establish the next generation of family members in a given social class

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Definitions:

Phospholipids

A type of lipid molecule that is a major component of the cell membrane, consisting of a phosphate group, a glycerol backbone, and two fatty acid tails.

Plasma Membrane

The biological membrane that separates the interior of all cells from the outside environment, protecting the cell and controlling movement of substances in and out.

Hydrophobic Region

A part of a molecule that is repelled by water and tends to be nonpolar.

Phospholipids

A class of lipids that are a major component of all cell membranes, essential for cellular function.