Question

It can be inferred from the passage that the decision to study an organism may
sometimes be influenced by

• A. \( \text{its practical or commercial benefits to society} \)
• B. \( \text{the nature and prevalence of its fossilized remains} \)
• C. \( \text{the relative convenience of its geographical distribution} \)
• D. \( \text{its similarity to one or more better-known species} \)
• E. \( \text{the degree of its physiological complexity} \)

Hint:

Consider typical research incentives.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Assume passage discusses scientific study priorities.
Step 2: Decisions often favor organisms with societal benefits
(e.g., medicine, agriculture). Step 3: (A) aligns with common research drivers like commercial value.
Step 4: Others (B: fossils, C: location, D: similarity, E: complexity)
are less universally motivating without text support.