Use the article excerpt to answer the question.
How does paragraph 4 develop the claim made in the article title?
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The paragraph explains why humans and tortoises have similar lifespans.
The paragraph explains why humans and tortoises have similar lifespans.
The paragraph expands on the idea that Lonesome George had a special kind of DNA.
The paragraph expands on the idea that Lonesome George had a special kind of DNA.
The paragraph develops the idea that researchers are interested in what it takes to live a long life.
The paragraph develops the idea that researchers are interested in what it takes to live a long life.
The section explains why turtles do not get cancer or experience inflammation.
The paragraph develops the idea that researchers are interested in what it takes to live a long life.
Use the article to answer the question.
Which sentence from later in the text best helps develop the idea expressed in paragraph 2?
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Lonesome George was a conservation icon, Caccone said, but a conservation icon that can also provide insights into human health and aging.
Lonesome George was a conservation icon, Caccone said, but a conservation icon that can also provide insights into human health and aging.
Their long, slow existence “has been key to their survival — from a time of overexploitation to a time of greater enlightenment and conservation,” she wrote in an email.
Their long, slow existence “has been key to their survival — from a time of overexploitation to a time of greater enlightenment and conservation,” she wrote in an email.
Thanks to this analysis, the researchers were able to narrow down their original list of 3,000 genes to 43 specific sequences that might have contributed to Lonesome George’s long, disease-free life.
Thanks to this analysis, the researchers were able to narrow down their original list of 3,000 genes to 43 specific sequences that might have contributed to Lonesome George’s long, disease-free life.
By targeting more than 3,000 genes of interest, the researchers could tease out the variations between humans and tortoises.
By targeting more than 3,000 genes of interest, the researchers could tease out the variations between humans and tortoises.
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The sentence "Thanks to this analysis, the researchers were able to narrow down their original list of 3,000 genes to 43 specific sequences that might have contributed to Lonesome George’s long, disease-free life." helps develop the idea expressed in paragraph 2.
Select the correct answers from the lists.(1 point)
is an assertion that something is true. A
is a statement that explains or justifies a point of view.
An assertion that something is true is a fact, and a statement that explains or justifies a point of view is an argument.
Which word describes the facts and information that support an idea or analysis?(1 point)
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statement
statement
claim
claim
reasons
reasons
evidence
The word that describes the facts and information that support an idea or analysis is evidence.
What information does an introduction provide for readers?(1 point)
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An introduction summarizes the evidence presented in the article and proposes solutions.
An introduction summarizes the evidence presented in the article and proposes solutions.
An introduction helps readers identify the claim or central idea.
An introduction helps readers identify the claim or central idea.
An introduction provides evidence that supports the claim or central idea.
An introduction provides evidence that supports the claim or central idea.
An introduction presents counterclaims to the author’s argument.
An introduction helps readers identify the claim or central idea.
To determine how paragraph 4 develops the claim made in the article title, we need to analyze the content of the paragraph. The answer lies in understanding what the paragraph is discussing and how it relates to the main claim of the article.
Since we don't have the actual article excerpt provided, I can't accurately locate paragraph 4 or assess its specific content. However, I can guide you through the process of analyzing a paragraph and making connections to the article title.
Read paragraph 4 carefully and identify the main idea or topic discussed in the paragraph. Look for any supporting details or evidence provided in the paragraph that contribute to the development of that idea.
Once you have determined the main idea, compare it to the claim made in the article title. Consider how the paragraph expands, explains, or develops the main claim or idea presented in the title. Look for logical connections and evidence that supports the claim.
Based on the answer choices provided, you will need to evaluate which option best aligns with the content of paragraph 4 and the claim made in the article title.