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CR · Critical Reasoning
505-555
Complete the Passage
Which of the following most logically completes the passage? Recent studies have revealed trace amounts of various pharmaceutical compounds in streams and ponds. While these compounds could pose serious health risks in large doses, they exist in concentrations too low to elicit any physiological effects in individuals who consume the water or swim in it. Nonetheless, health professionals argue that removing these trace amounts from the water will yield public health advantages, since ____________.
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some pharmaceutical compounds found in streams and ponds are safe for humans in large doses
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some pharmaceutical compounds found in streams and ponds can mitigate potential harmful effects of other compounds present
C
individuals who experience adverse reactions when treated with medications containing these compounds typically have their treatment adjusted
D
most pharmaceutical compounds that enter streams or ponds quickly decompose into non-toxic substances
E
pathogenic bacteria exposed to low levels of certain pharmaceutical compounds may develop resistance to them
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JoelFeb 4, 2025
can you explain more?
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