Purebred dogs are prone to

Answer choices

1. A

   Correct60% picked this

   Most genetically determined abnormalities in dogs do not seriously affect a

   Why this is right

   Most genetically determined abnormalities in dogs do not seriously affect a dog's general well-being. This weakens the argument because even if these abnormalities are present, they might not necessitate expensive surgeries. If it's true that most of these conditions don't severely impact the dog's health, people might not have to spend thousands on surgeries, thereby reducing the financial incentive to choose nonpurebred dogs solely based on avoiding these medical costs.

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

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2. B

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   All dogs, whether purebred or nonpurebred, are subject to the same common

   All dogs, whether purebred or nonpurebred, are subject to the same common nongenetically determined diseases. While this may be true, it doesn't address the argument's focus on the genetically determined abnormalities unique to purebred dogs and the associated medical costs. The potential cost of common diseases is not the consideration the author is suggesting affects the decision between purebred and nonpurebred dogs.

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3. C

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   Purebred dogs tend to have shorter natural life spans than do

   Purebred dogs tend to have shorter natural life spans than do nonpurebred dogs. This information doesn't address the financial impact of genetically determined abnormalities. A shorter lifespan for purebred dogs might suggest fewer years of potential medical bills, but doesn't specifically weaken the argument about avoiding costly abnormalities.

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4. D

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   The purchase price of nonpurebred dogs tends to be lower than the purchase price

   The purchase price of nonpurebred dogs tends to be lower than the purchase price of purebred dogs. The cost difference in purchasing price isn't relevant to the argument, which focuses on the long-term financial impact of medical abnormalities. Thus, this information doesn't weaken the reasoning about choosing nonpurebred dogs.

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5. E

   No Impact10% picked this

   A dog that does not have genetically determined abnormalities may nevertheless have offspring

   A dog that does not have genetically determined abnormalities may nevertheless have offspring with such abnormalities. This is about the genetic potential for future abnormalities but doesn't address the immediate concern of current medical costs associated with choosing purebred or nonpurebred dogs. Potential future abnormalities in offspring don't affect the current owner's financial decision-making regarding immediate medical bills.

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