The Underlined Sentence in the Following Passage Is an Example

question 37

Multiple Choice

The underlined sentence in the following passage is an example of ________.
A zoonosis is an infectious disease that can be transmitted between species. Rabies, for example, can be contracted by humans when bitten by infected animals.

• A) exemplification
• B) etymology
• C) parenthetical definition
• D) comparison/contrast

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Definitions:

Gene Therapy

A technique that involves modifying or manipulating genes to treat or prevent disease.

Genetic Engineering

The direct manipulation of an organism's genes using biotechnology to alter its characteristics in a particular way, often to enhance desired traits.

Endoplasmic Reticulum

An organelle within the cytoplasm of a cell.

Cytoplasm

The gel-like substance inside the cell membrane, excluding the nucleus, containing organelles and responsible for important cellular processes.