Set 6: Rhetorical Synthesis (Advanced)
Explanation
PASSAGE
A student is writing about CRISPR gene editing. The student wants to explain both the potential and the ethical concerns of this technology. Notes: - CRISPR allows precise editing of DNA sequences. - It could eliminate hereditary diseases like cystic fibrosis. - Some scientists worry about unintended genetic changes. - Editing human embryos raises ethical questions about 'designer babies.'
Which choice most effectively uses information from the notes to accomplish the student's goal?
Detailed Answer Explanation
This question asks you to effectively combine information to achieve a goal. The goal requires BOTH potential AND ethical concerns. Choice B addresses disease elimination (potential) and designer baby ethics (concerns). The correct synthesis will use relevant details from the notes in a logical, purposeful way. Focus on what the question asks you to accomplish, then choose the answer that best achieves that goal using the provided information. Effective synthesis requires selecting and combining the most relevant information to achieve a specific purpose. Not all provided notes may be equally useful. Focus on what best accomplishes the stated goal while maintaining logical coherence.
Key Evidence:
• "potential and the ethical concerns"
• "eliminate hereditary diseases"
• "unintended genetic changes"
• "'designer babies'"
Why others are wrong: B (Not in notes; discusses applications, not potential/concerns.), A (Only describes what CRISPR does; no potential benefits or concerns.), D (Mentions excitement but no specific potential or concerns.).
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