9) Which line from the passage best supports the idea that the genome
of other animals, in addition to the platypus' genome, can help
scientists learn to improve human health and resistance to disease?
A)
omparing genomes of similar species may point to
new strategies for conserving rare and endangered
species of animals.
B)
Australian scientists got platypus DNA from a female
named Glennie, from the Glenrock Station region of
New South Wales.
More generally, though, studying how nature cuts
and pastes gene modules gives scientists an inside
scoop on how genetic changes relate to health and
disease risk
D)
Although lactation is an ancient reproductive trait,
mammals - including the platypus - are unique in
their ability to produce milk that is extraordinarily
nutritious, containing a rich blend of sugars, fats, and
proteins