Asked by ericka

Bug Detective
by Kathryn Hulick
What is the author's purpose for writing?
A.
to share true crime stories that could be solved by advancements in DNA testing
B.
to explain how microbial analysis can be used in forensic science
C.
to argue that microbial analysis is more effective than DNA testing
D.
to acknowledge concerns surrounding the field of forensic science

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
B. The author’s purpose is to explain how microbial analysis can be used in forensic science — the article describes how "bugs" (microbes/insects) and their analysis help investigators determine time/place and other forensic details.