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Reading Strategies and Fluency

Question 9 • LISD English II A

Tanika is writing a research paper about the basics of genetics for her science class.Which nonfiction text would be the best source for her paper?

Answer
A
“What Is a Gene?” an article written for the US National Library of Medicine in 2018
B
“The DNA Geek,” a blog written by an amateur scientist about DNA and genetics
C
“What I Learned about Me,” an advertisement promoting genetic testing to learn about one’s family history
D
“Family History: Clues in Census Records, 1850–1920,” an article from a 1998 edition of the Record

Explanation

A research paper about the basics of genetics needs a reliable, relevant source. “What Is a Gene?” is directly about genetics and was written for the US National Library of Medicine, a credible source. The blog is written by an amateur, the advertisement is intended to promote a product, and the census-records article is about family history rather than genetics.

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