Question

complete the text with the detail that most logically develops the narrative. scientists recently made a surprising discovery with sealed pots of honey unearthed from ancient egyptian tombs. they found that sealed honey doesnt spoil, remaining as fresh and delicious as the day it was collected—even after thousands of years. ____________________ it turns out that honey is acidic and has a low water content. in addition, honey is high in sugar. together, these three qualities make it difficult for bacteria to grow in honey. the final piece to the puzzle is that bees produce special substances in their stomachs that actively fight bacteria. when these are added to the honey, it becomes nearly impossible for it to spoil. options: like ancient egyptians, historians have found evidence that ancient greek and roman civilizations also used honey in their medicines and rituals. archeologists were at first puzzled by this find, but biologists are discovering that honey has special properties that protect it from bacteria. an ancient egyptian papyrus written around 300 bce tells the story of the god ra, who created bees from drops of his tears. another discovery they made was that ancient egyptian beekeepers used similar practices to modern - day beekeepers.

Explanation:

The text first presents the discovery that ancient sealed honey doesn't spoil. The missing sentence needs to transition from this discovery to the explanation of why honey doesn't spoil. The correct option sets up the shift from the surprising find to the biological reasons behind honey's longevity, which aligns with the subsequent details about honey's properties and bee-produced substances. The other options focus on unrelated historical uses, myths, or beekeeping practices, which don't logically connect the initial discovery to the explanatory science.

Answer:

Archeologists were at first puzzled by this find, but biologists are discovering that honey has special properties that protect it from bacteria.