Microbiologists Work in a Variety of Settings

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Multiple Choice

Microbiologists work in a variety of settings. Some work in universities where they are likely to teach, do research, and train students to do research. Others work in industrial laboratories to develop or manufacture antibiotics, vaccines, or similar biological products. Even some law firms are hiring microbiologists to help with the complexities of patenting new genetically engineered organisms. Jacquelyn C. Black, Microbiology: Principles and Explorations

• A) Argument; conclusion: Others work in industrial laboratories ... products.
• B) Argument; conclusion: Microbiologists work in a variety of settings.
• C) Nonargument.
• D) Argument; conclusion: Even some law firms ... engineered organisms.
• E) Argument; conclusion: Some work in universities ... research.

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