Question

Use the passage to answer the question.

Which of the following is the best paraphrase of this excerpt from the text?

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The team then measured the number of viruses stuck to each bee. This is because viruses can get stuck to the bee without infecting them. They also tested each bee for virus genetic material that would show if they were infected.
The team then measured the number of viruses stuck to each bee. This is because viruses can get stuck to the bee without infecting them. They also tested each bee for virus genetic material that would show if they were infected.

Scientists studied bees to see if they had been exposed or infected by viruses. Being exposed does not necessarily mean being infected.
Scientists studied bees to see if they had been exposed or infected by viruses. Being exposed does not necessarily mean being infected.

The team wanted to know if bees had viruses stuck to them and if they were infected. Even if bees touched an infected tissue, it would not mean they were themselves infected.
The team wanted to know if bees had viruses stuck to them and if they were infected. Even if bees touched an infected tissue, it would not mean they were themselves infected.

Scientists pointed out that “just because an animal has a virus on its outside doesn’t mean it has an infection.” Because of this, they studied the bees in multiple ways.
Scientists pointed out that “just because an animal has a virus on its outside doesn’t mean it has an infection.” Because of this, they studied the bees in multiple ways.
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Answer 1

The best paraphrase of the excerpt is:

**The team wanted to know if bees had viruses stuck to them and if they were infected. Even if bees touched an infected tissue, it would not mean they were themselves infected.**

This option accurately captures the essence of the original text, highlighting the distinction between exposure to viruses and actual infection.