Question 3 Explanation_Digital SAT Reading and Writing Practice Test 20

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Which choice best states the main purpose of the text?

To argue that Seymour Benzer's work on behavioral genetics has largely been overlooked by modern scientists and researchers

To inform readers about the specific experiments that Seymour Benzer conducted on fruit flies and their behavioral patterns

To highlight Seymour Benzer's pioneering work in behavioral genetics and its lasting impact on the scientific community

To explain the detailed process of how mutations in single genes can have a significant influence on an organism's behavior

Correct Answer: C

Your Answer:

Explanation

Explanation: C: 'To highlight Seymour Benzer's pioneering work in behavioral genetics and its lasting impact on the scientific community' is the correct answer because the passage provides an overview of Benzer's groundbreaking work, its significance in the field, and its continuing influence on various areas of research.