THE CORRECT ANSWER IS C. THE QUESTION ASKS FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE...
26. The correct answer is C.
The question asks for the purpose of the passage. The passage
focuses on an experiment designed to challenge an existing theory
about bacteria. The correct answer must take the entirety of the
passage into account without misrepresenting its focus.
Choice A states that the purpose is to defend a scientific hypothesis
from attack by an innovative technique. This is not consistent with
the focus of the passage. Incorrect.
Choice B states that the purpose is to describe a process by which
bacteria can be trained to mutate. This does not take the entirety of
the passage into account. Incorrect.
Choice C states that the purpose is to present the results of an
experiment designed to test an established theory. This is consistent
with the focus of the passage. Correct.
Choice D states that the purpose is to argue against an established
protocol on the grounds that it is outdated. This is not consistent
with the focus of the passage. Incorrect.
Choice E states that the purpose of the passage is to challenge a
scientific technique used to prove a questionable theory. This is not
consistent with the focus of the passage. Incorrect