Question

First, the printed framework forming the ear was the right size and shape for each child, whereas an ear donated by another person would not have been an exact match. In addition, because the new ear grew from the child’s own cells, the child’s body did not reject it. If the ear had come from a donor, the child would have needed life-long medication to prevent rejection. Even then, rejection could still have been possible.​Box ends

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Activity

Reread the part of the passage in the box. What is the purpose of this paragraph?

to argue that more people should consider becoming organ donors

to provide details about the problems scientists have with bioprinted organs

to give examples of problems with donor organs that bioprinting can solve

to express a certain point of view about using donor versus bioprinted organs

Answer 1

to give examples of problems with donor organs that bioprinting can solve

Explanation: the paragraph contrasts donor-ear issues (size mismatch, rejection, lifelong medication) with benefits of a bioprinted ear made from the child’s own cells.