Question

in response to adverse environmental conditions, many plants produce abscisic acid (aba), a stress hormone. aba triggers a slowdown in the biological processes of most plants. plant schrenkiella parvula produces aba in response to an environmental stressor, the hormone triggers accelerated growth. which choice completes the text with the most logical transition? a) moreover, b) in contrast, c) for example, d) thus, historically, most conductors of major orchestras and opera companies have been european men, but a new, more diverse generation of artists is stepping up to the podium. mexicos alondra de la parra took over as conductor for the queensland symphony orchestra in 2017, and colombias lina gonzalez - granados did the same for the los angeles opera in 2022. which choice completes the text with the most logical transition? a) in addition, b) lastly, c) granted, d) for instance,

Explanation:

1. For the first text about plants, the first - part states that ABA triggers a slow - down in biological processes in most plants. The second part says in the mustard plant Schrenkiella parvula, it triggers accelerated growth. This is a contrast, so "In contrast" is the appropriate transition.
2. For the second text about conductors, it first makes a general statement about a new diverse generation of artists stepping up, and then gives specific examples of Alondra de la Parra and Lina Gonzalez - Granados. "For instance" is used to introduce examples.

Answer:

1. B. In contrast,
2. D. for instance,