Question

think about the following statement made by dr. peggy cotter: \the first time i did an experiment and realized that i just learned something that nobody else knew before was just the most amazing feeling.\ the author’s purpose for including this quote was to _______. a. highlight the sense of personal satisfaction that a career in science can provide b. reveal that a career in biology requires a minor amount of experimentation c. explain the scientific process of experimentation and data analysis d. suggest that personal fulfillment is the primary goal of scientific study

Explanation:

• Option A: The quote talks about the amazing feeling of learning something new via an experiment in science, which relates to personal satisfaction from a science career.
• Option B: The quote doesn't discuss the amount of experimentation in biology careers, so B is incorrect.
• Option C: The quote is about the feeling of discovery, not explaining the scientific process, so C is wrong.
• Option D: The quote is about a personal feeling, not stating personal fulfillment is the primary goal of scientific study, so D is incorrect.

Answer:

A. highlight the sense of personal satisfaction that a career in science can provide