45. Which choice best states the relationship between the two passages?

B. Passage 2 urges caution regarding a technology that...

44. The reference to the “black-footed ferret and the northern white rhino”...

C. provide examples of species whose gene pools are compromised.

38. The author of Passage 1 suggests that the usefulness of de-extinction technology may be limited by the

D. length of time that a species has been extinct.

46. How would the authors of Passage 2 most likely respond to the “prospect” referred to in line 21, Passage 1?

C. With concern, because it implies an easy solution...

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45. Which choice best states the relationship between the two passages?
B. Passage 2 urges caution regarding a technology that...
D. Passage 2 considers practical applications that could arise...
A. Passage 2 attacks a political decision that Passage 1...
C. Passage 2 expands on the results of a research study...
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44. The reference to the “black-footed ferret and the northern white rhino”...
A. emphasize a key distinction between extinct and living species.
D. highlight instances of animals that have failed to adapt...
B. account for types of animals whose numbers are dwindling.
C. provide examples of species whose gene pools are compromised.
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40. As used in line 27, “deepest” most nearly means
D. most fundamental
A. most engrossing
C. most extensive
B. most challenging
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41. The authors of Passage 2 indicate that the matter of shrinking biodiversity should primarily be considered a
D. political problem
A. historical anomaly
B. global catastrophe.
C. scientific curiosity
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42. Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
C. Lines 53-56
A. Lines 37-41
D. Lines 65-67
B. Lines 42-45
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38. The author of Passage 1 suggests that the usefulness of de-extinction technology may be limited by the
A. amount of time scientists are able to devote to genetic research
B. relationship of an extinct species to contemporary ecosystems
C. complexity of the DNA of an extinct species.
D. length of time that a species has been extinct.
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39. Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
C. Line 13
B. Lines 9-11
D. Lines 13-14
A. Lines 7-9
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47. Which choice would best support the claim...
C. Lines 58-59
A. Lines 28-30
B. Lines 30-33
D. Lines 61-63
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46. How would the authors of Passage 2 most likely respond to the “prospect” referred to in line 21, Passage 1?
A. With approval, because it illustrates how useful de-extinction...
C. With concern, because it implies an easy solution...
b. With resignation, because the gradual extinction of many living...
D. With disdain, because it shows that people have little understanding...
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43. As used in line 37, "great" most nearly means
C. large
B. wonderful
D. intense
A. lofty

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