The Glowing Beagle

What is one central idea of the article?

• Dogs are known for their loyal and devoted companionship to humans.

• Bioluminescent sea creatures may help researchers cure diseases such as Parkinson's.

• It is safer and easier to conduct research on dogs than on humans.

• Glowing beagles could help doctors effectively treat human diseases.

Look at the first sentence: "Dogs have provided many services for people over the years."

What relationship does this sentence have with the rest of the first paragraph?

• It introduces a problem. The rest of the paragraph lists possible solutions.

• It states an observed effect. The rest of the paragraph examines causes.

• It provides and opinion. The rest of the paragraph provides reasons.

• It presents an idea. The rest of the paragraph gives examples.

Which of the following gives the BEST summary of the ideas in "The Glowing Beagle"?

• Some animals, such as jellyfish, can produce their own light . By transferring the light-producing gene to dogs, scientists have found a way to make dogs glow when placed under ultraviolet light. This could lead to important discoveries.

• The fascinating study of bioluminescent sea creatures has led to new research for curing diseases. However, scientists now cruelly perform tests, such as gene transfers, on live animals.

• By successfully transferring genes from light-producing sea creatures to dogs, scientists have found a way to study and possibly cure diseases in people. Though there are several drawbacks, scientists are hopeful that the challenges can be overcome.

• Scientists have discovered a cure for Alzheimer's disease. By transferring genes from bioluminescent sea creatures to dogs, researchers discovered where disease-producing genes can be found. They found ways to prevent these genes from becoming active.

The author believes the gene transfer process is a positive discovery, but she also wants to acknowledge that there are people who oppose it. Which sentence from the passage BEST supports this argument.

• "And of course, dogs are probably best known for their faithful companionship to individuals and families."

• "The result was . delightful dog named Tegan who is like any other beagle except that she appears to glow when placed under an ultraviolet light."

• "Though transferring fluorescent genes to a dog does not harm a dog in any way, there are some critics of the process."

• "Small creatures such as mice and rats can live happily in small cages, but dogs of course cannot. "

Find the word "unprecedented" in paragraph 2. Using context clues and the prefixes, what is the best synonym for the word "unprecedented"?

• won't ever happen

• hasn't happened before

• is continuously taking place

• wasn't supposed to happen

Which paragraph introduces a conflicting point of view and responds to the conflicting perspective?

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