"How a Children's Toy Could Help Fight Malaria"

Question

by Jason Daley
For what purpose does the author include the sentence about using the centrifuge as a doorstop?

(1 point)
Responses

to indicate a positive opinion of recycling
to indicate a positive opinion of recycling

to highlight a problem with a current system
to highlight a problem with a current system

to criticize the inventor’s waste of time
to criticize the inventor’s waste of time

to show a negative opinion of centrifuges
to show a negative opinion of centrifuges

Answer 1

The correct response is: to highlight a problem with a current system.

This choice reflects how the author uses the example of the centrifuge being used as a doorstop to illustrate inefficiencies or issues within the current systems used to combat malaria, suggesting that valuable resources and equipment may not be utilized effectively.