Harnessing the Power of Nature (801)

What is the central idea of the passage?

• Scientists are giving up on antibiotics.

• Phages are the new form of bacteria.
  

• Modern science is revisiting natural methods to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
  

• Bacteria is becoming extinct due to new medical advances.
  

Which sentence best supports the idea that science is evolving in how it approaches disease?

• “Since antibiotics were discovered in 1928...”

• “Like imaginary creatures in a modern video game...”

• “Advanced techniques have been developed...”

• “Doctors stopped using phages largely because...”

What problem do scientists face with antibiotics today?

Explain how phages are like “imaginary creatures in a modern video game.” What does this comparison suggest?

• They are fictional.
  

• They are unpredictable and uncontrollable.
  

• They are targeted and specialized.
  

• They are used for entertainment.

Why were phages abandoned in the early 20th century?

Which of the following best explains why phage therapy is now being reconsidered?

• It's more affordable than antibiotics.

• New technologies make it easier and safer to use.

• Phages are available over the counter.

• Doctors prefer natural remedies.

What does the word ubiquitous most likely mean in the context of the text?

• Dangerous

• Rare

• Common

• Effective

What makes this a piece of literary nonfiction?

How does the author structure the passage to develop the idea of medical innovation?

• Problem-Solution

• Compare-Contrast

• Cause-Effect

• Chronological

What is the tone of the passage toward using nature in science?

• Critical

• Humorous

• Hopeful

• Dismissive