Question

Read the excerpt below from the essay "Gene Therapy or Genetic Enhancement" and answer the question that follows. "Enhancement" refers to any alteration that improves the normal bodily organization, function, health, and appearance. For example, taking steroids, undergoing plastic surgery to improve one's looks, or altering one's genes to improve the physical abilities of future children are all examples of enhancement.
Which statement is most accurate?

The passage contains a fact that must be supported by evidence.

The passage contains an opinion that must be supported by evidence.

The passage contains evidence that must be supported by an opinion.

The passage contains research that must be supported by an opinion.

Answer 1

Answer: A) The passage contains a fact that must be supported by evidence.

Explanation: In the given excerpt from the essay "Gene Therapy or Genetic Enhancement" we can see the explanation of the meaning of the term "enhancement" which means the improvement of the normal bodily organization, function, health, and appearance. This information represents a fact, but, in order to be trust worthy, it should be supported by reliable evidence (examples, statistics, quotations, etc).

Answer 2

The answer is B. The passage contains a fact that must be supported by evidence, the passage has no bias and this is the only answer that goes well with it