What groups preceded universities in the organized study of science?
A) Salons were formed to spread the knowledge among the educated elite.
B) Guilds of scientists were formed to share the knowledge and experiment.
C) Sir Francis Bacon formed the first group in Italy.
D) Groups like the Royal Society were formed by scholars and seekers of knowledge backed by wealthy patrons.
E) None of these
D
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