One Reason to Doubt That Procreation Is the Essential Function

question 13

Multiple Choice

One reason to doubt that procreation is the essential function of marriage is that:

• A)most women are fertile.
• B)"procreation" is not shown on marriage licenses.
• C)our civil marriage laws do not require procreation or fertility to be a necessary part of marriage.
• D)most women are infertile.

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Definitions:

Beta Cells

Cells located in the pancreas that produce and secrete insulin, a hormone that regulates blood glucose levels.

Phosphorylation

Addition of phosphate to an organic compound.

Active Transport Molecules

Substances involved in the movement of ions and other molecular substances across cell membranes against a concentration gradient, requiring energy.

Plasma Membrane

A bi-layer of lipids with embedded proteins that surrounds a cell, controlling the movement of substances in and out of the cell.