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Stimulus

Almost all advances in genetic research give rise to ethical dilemmas. Government is the exclusive source of funding for most genetic research; those projects not funded by government are funded solely by corporations. One or funding is necessary for any genetic research.

What this question is testing

Must be True

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.

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The question

15.

If all the statements above are true, then which one of the following

Answer choices

Unsupported Comparison3% picked this
Most advances in genetic research occur in projects funded by government rather
The statements do no indicate whether more advances in genetic research occur in projects funded by the government or by corporations.
3%
Unsupported Relationship7% picked this
Most genetic research funded by government results in advances that give rise
The statements do not indicate the type of funding received by any projects that lead to advances in genetic research.
7%
Unsupported Relationship19% picked this
At least some advances in genetic research occur in projects funded
The statements do not indicate the type of funding received by any projects that lead to advances in genetic research.
19%
Correct70% picked this
No ethical dilemmas resulting from advances in genetic research arise without government
Why this is right
The statement can be GR → GF or CF rephrased to see that it paraphrases the fourth statement: no genetic research without government or corporate funding. Said another way, if there is genetic research that leads to ethical dilemmas, then there must be government or corporate funding.
Skill tested: Must be True · how this choice captures the argument's function is the move to repeat next time.
70%
Too Strong2% picked this
As long as government continues to fund genetic research, that research will give rise
The statements indicate that such funding, if it lead to advances in genetic research, would give rise to ethical dilemmas.
2%

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