Question

Read Making the most of a meal
Stephen Ornes
2010
Which statement best describes the author's purpose in the article?
A. to propose that sea slugs are more like plants than animals
B. to suggest that sea slugs can steal chemicals from other animals
C. to discuss a discovery regarding how sea slugs can use photosynthesis
D. to highlight how plants and animals use photosynthesis differently

Answer 1

The statement that best describes the author's purpose in the article "Making the Most of a Meal" by Stephen Ornes is:

C. to discuss a discovery regarding how sea slugs can use photosynthesis.

This option directly addresses the main focus of the article, which revolves around the unique adaptation of sea slugs in utilizing photosynthesis.