PSAT Reading Question 223: Answer and Explanation

Question: 223

What information would Dr. Hussein likely present to Liz Goode to support his stance on embryonic research?

• A. He is currently looking for ways to alter cells in an embryo that may influence the potential for having multiple sclerosis, a neurological disorder.
• B. He is attempting to change the eye color of mice while in the embryonic state.
• C. He successfully discovered how to manipulate a gene that influences human height and proportional size.
• D. He is working with a team of specialists to identify how to influence the gender of an embryo.

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

A. The passage describes that Hussein is looking for positive health impacts with his embryonic research. Only option A describes a scenario that explicitly targets health effects. See Lesson: Facts, Opinions, and Evaluating an Argument.