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CR · Critical Reasoning
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In the small town of Maplewood, a mysterious illness swept through the community in the spring of 2020. The residents decided to isolate themselves to prevent the illness from spreading. After several months, when they reopened their town, it was found that about 80% of the population had succumbed to the illness. Interestingly, around 20% of the residents survived, and many of them were found to have a unique genetic mutation known as gamma 45. One notable survivor, John Smith, lost his wife and three children to the illness but remained healthy throughout the outbreak. Researchers later discovered that many descendants of the survivors from Maplewood carry the gamma 45 mutation.
Which of the following, if true, most undermines the implications made within the passage?
Which of the following, if true, most undermines the implications made within the passage?
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(A) Laboratory tests on mice have shown that the gamma 45 mutation does not provide any resistance to the illness.
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(B) The gamma 45 mutation has been identified in individuals across various regions in North America.
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(C) Some scientists suggest that the gamma 45 mutation may also offer protection against certain types of cancer.
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(D) During the early 2020s, it was commonly believed that herbal remedies could cure the illness.
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(E) The illness that affected Maplewood also impacted several neighboring towns at the same time.
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HoughApr 16, 2025
thanks for the answer
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