The best answer to fill in the blank would be B) Small intestine or the second option.
The single type of bacteria is not adequate to make any conclusions.
Answer: We can ignore both A and B as they are not actions at all
And C is ruled out because it isn't Marlene's action it's Tami's therefore the answer is D. D also develops Marlene's character as it shows her anxiety and her caring nature towards her cat.
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