Logical Reasoning

PT109 · S3 · Q18 Studies have shown that photosynthesis

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Studies have shown that photosynthesis, the process by which plants manufacture life-sustaining proteins from sunlight and carbon, is actually intensified if the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is increased.

Your task

Break the argument into its conclusion and evidence, then do exactly what the question stem asks with that structure.

Common trap

Answers that sound relevant to the topic but don't connect to the argument's actual reasoning.

Winning move

Predict what a right answer must do, then test each choice against the conclusion-evidence gap.

18.

The flawed reasoning in the argument above is most similar to that in which one of the following?

  1. Because a high fiber diet

    Trap

    14% picked this

  2. Correct

    Because exercise has been shown

    Why this is right

    Answer B is correct.

    Skill tested: Parallel Flaw · how this choice captures the argument's function is the move to repeat next time.

    69% picked this

  3. Consistently consuming more calories than

    Trap

    2% picked this

  4. It has been shown that

    Trap

    5% picked this

  5. Excessive use of penicillin tends

    Trap

    10% picked this

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