Your genetic makeup influences how doctors treat ___________ patients with specific biomarkers are prescribed more targeted therapies than those without.

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Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

A

you; and

B

you and

C

you,

D

you:

Correct Answer: D

Choice D is the best answer. The colon separates two independent clauses where the second clause explains or illustrates the first.

Choice A is incorrect because the conjunction "and" following the semicolon creates a coordination error. Choice B is incorrect because it creates a run-on sentence. Choice C is incorrect because a comma creates a comma splice.

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