How Did the Attainment of Medical and Scientific Knowledge in the Sixteenth

How did the attainment of medical and scientific knowledge in the sixteenth century differ significantly from previous eras?

A) Most of the knowledge was acquired under university auspices.
B) Most of the knowledge was obtained through scholars funded by religious associations.
C) The knowledge was gained from the study of printed materials, not experimentation.
D) Science transcended religious boundaries-that is, between Muslims and Christians.
E) The collaborative character of research in the sixteenth century distinguishes it from previous eras.