According to the passage, which of the following is true of antithrombin?

It reduces compounds that lead to blood clots.

The phrase “liquid gold” (line 71) most directly suggests that

A Tryn was proven to be financially beneficial GTC

What does the author suggest about transgenic studies done in the 1980s and 1990s?

The products were not expected to be ready for human use.

Which of the following does the author suggest about “female goats” mentioned in line 59?

Some of the kids were not born with the anti- thrombin gene.

Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

Lines 42-44 (“It acts...bloodstream”)

Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

Lines 35-36 (“At first...true”)

The primary purpose of the passage is to

present background of medical discovery

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1
The most likely purpose of the parenthetical in formation in lines 63-64 is to
illustrate an abstract concept.
define a term
describe a new hypothesis
clarify a claim
2
According to the passage, which of the following is true of antithrombin?
It reduces compounds that lead to blood clots.
It stems from a genetic mutation that is rare in humans.
It occurs naturally in goats' mammary glands
It is a sequence of DNA known as a promoter.
3
The author’s attitude toward pharming is best described as one of
ambivalence
appreciation
apprehension
astonishment
4
The phrase “liquid gold” (line 71) most directly suggests that
GTC has invested money in the microinjection technique
TC’s milking parlors increased milk produc- tion.
transgenic goats will be an asset for dairy farmers.
A Tryn was proven to be financially beneficial GTC
5
What does the author suggest about transgenic studies done in the 1980s and 1990s?
They were completed when an anticoagulant compound was found
They were limited by the expensive animal research.
They focused on molecular properties of cows, goats, & sheep
The products were not expected to be ready for human use.
6
Which of the following does the author suggest about “female goats” mentioned in line 59?
Their cells contained genes usually found in humans.
Some of the kids were not born with the anti- thrombin gene.
They were the first animals to receive micro- injections.
They secreted antithrombin in their milk after giving birth.
7
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
Lines 44-46 (“But as...antithrombin”)
Lines 62-65 (“The researchers...production”)
Lines 12-16 (“Many...more”)
Lines 42-44 (“It acts...bloodstream”)
8
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
Lines 25-29 (“If they...milk”)
Lines 16-19 (“The trouble...need”)
Lines 35-36 (“At first...true”)
lines 37-40 (“That all...clots”)
9
As used in line 20, “expert” most nearly means
capable
knowledgeable
trained
professional
10
The primary purpose of the passage is to
explain a development in a branch of science
summarize the findings of the long-term research
present background of medical discovery
evaluate the research that lead to discovery

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