PSAT Reading Question 8: Answer and Explanation

Question: 8

The authors of both passages would most likely agree with which of the following?

• A. Hydrophilicity and hydrophobicity are important factors to consider when selecting a base polymer material.
• B. Differing electric charges and viscosity will result in differing constructions of electrospun scaffolding.
• C. The more exact the system of drug delivery is, the more beneficial it is likely to be.
• D. A blended polymer base will be more effective than a non-blended one.

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

The question asks for a statement that the authors of both passages would agree with. Consider one passage at a time. Hydrophilicity and hydrophobicity are not mentioned in Passage 1, so eliminate (A). Choice (B) is a Could Be True trap answer; while it may seem logical, there is no direct support for it in Passage 1, so eliminate (B). Choice (C) matches lines 3–5, which state, The more site-specific a delivery system is, the more effective the drug it is delivering will be. Keep (C). Choice (D) is a Mostly Right, Slightly Wrong trap answer: lines 57–59 state that combining natural polymers can sometimes provide a greater benefit, but (D) makes a stronger claim: a blended polymer base will be more effective than a non-blended one. Eliminate (D). Alternatively, (B) and (D) could be eliminated based on Passage 2. Choice (C) is supported by Passage 2: lines 92–96 suggest that biomedical engineers aim to more precisely fine-tune the properties of electrospun scaffolds. The correct answer is (C).