According to Our Text's Author,Matthew May Have Included Ancestors with "Questionable

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Multiple Choice

According to our text's author,Matthew may have included ancestors with "questionable pasts" in his genealogy because

• A)he wanted to emphasize that God uses even flawed humans to accomplish his purpose.
• B)he wanted to make his story more appealing to the common people whom he wished to convert.
• C)he himself had a questionable past and he wanted to deflect criticism that he was unworthy to record important religious events.
• D)he claimed God had dictated the Gospel to him.

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Abscisic Acid

A plant hormone that regulates growth and development processes, including seed dormancy and response to environmental stress.

Seed Germination

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