Question

read the claim below. stevia, a kind of sweetener, is the best sugar substitute. select the piece of evidence that best supports this claim. stevia comes from the leaves of the stevia plant, a shrub that is native to south america. stevia may leave a bitter aftertaste, so manufacturers often combine it with other sweeteners. stevia is all - natural, contains no calories, and is up to three hundred times sweeter than sugar.

Explanation:

To support the claim that stevia is the best sugar substitute, evidence must highlight its advantageous qualities over sugar. The first option only notes its origin, which does not relate to its merit as a substitute. The second option describes a drawback, which weakens the claim. The third option lists positive, practical benefits (natural, zero calories, much sweeter) that directly support it being a strong sugar substitute.

Answer:

Stevia is all-natural, contains no calories, and is up to three hundred times sweeter than sugar.