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Identify the main issue of the following passage: \"With genetically different a

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Question

Identify the main issue of the following passage:

"With genetically different animals, there's always the possibility that the results of experiments are due to variations among animals rather than to whatever is being tested. Genetically identical research animals would, therefore, be a boon to research because scientists could be more confident of their research results."

Identify the main issue of the following argument:

"I think there should be a speed limit for the "spandex" bicycle racers that feel the need to run those of us that don't ride or walk as fast off the road and into the bushes in Bidwell Park. The park is for everyone's pleasure, but it is spoiled by those who feel they are superior to the rest of us. Approximately eight out of ten times my family and I have ridden our bikes through the park at least one of us has just about been plowed over by one of those egotistical speeders."

True or false? The following passage contains an argument: "It's true that you can use your television set to tell when a tornado is approaching. The reason is that tornadoes make an electrical disturbance in the 55 megahertz range, which is close to the band assigned to channel 2. If you know how to do it, you can get your set to pick up the current given off by the twister. So your television set can be your warning device that tells you when to dive for the cellar".

Whether genetically identical research animals would be a boon to research.

Explanation / Answer

1. Whether genetically identical research animals would be a boon to research.

2. Whether outings to the park are frequently spoiled by bicycle racers.

3. True