In a new study published Monday in Nature Ecology and Evolution, the researchers sequenced Lonesome George and his fellow giant tortoises’ genes to compare the common genetic links among other long-living animals — such as naked mole rats, bats, some species of whales and humans. They found a set of genetic adaptations related to cancer suppression, DNA repair and inflammation, laying the groundwork for future experiments into the mechanics of aging. With the new insight into turtle biology, the researchers also hope this analysis might help prevent the long, lonely end of the world’s remaining giant tortoises. © NewsHour Productions LLC. All Rights Reserved. 2 of 2 Question Use the article excerpt to answer the question. How does paragraph 4 develop the claim made in the article title? (1 point) Responses The paragraph explains why humans and tortoises have similar lifespans. The paragraph explains why humans and tortoises have similar lifespans. The paragraph expands on the idea that Lonesome George had a special kind of DNA. The paragraph expands on the idea that Lonesome George had a special kind of DNA. The section explains why turtles do not get cancer or experience inflammation. The section explains why turtles do not get cancer or experience inflammation. The paragraph develops the idea that researchers are interested in what it takes to live a long life. The paragraph develops the idea that researchers are interested in what it takes to live a long life.

Answer 1

The paragraph develops the idea that researchers are interested in what it takes to live a long life.

Answer 2

In a new study published Monday in Nature Ecology and Evolution, the researchers sequenced Lonesome George and his fellow giant tortoises’ genes to compare the common genetic links among other long-living animals — such as naked mole rats, bats, some species of whales and humans. They found a set of genetic adaptations related to cancer suppression, DNA repair and inflammation, laying the groundwork for future experiments into the mechanics of aging. With the new insight into turtle biology, the researchers also hope this analysis might help prevent the long, lonely end of the world’s remaining giant tortoises. © NewsHour Productions LLC. All Rights Reserved. 2 of 2 Question Use the article excerpt to answer the question. How does paragraph 4 develop the claim made in the article title? (1 point) Responses The paragraph explains why humans and tortoises have similar lifespans. The paragraph explains why humans and tortoises have similar lifespans. The paragraph expands on the idea that Lonesome George had a special kind of DNA. The paragraph expands on the idea that Lonesome George had a special kind of DNA. The section explains why turtles do not get cancer or experience inflammation. The section explains why turtles do not get cancer or experience inflammation. The paragraph develops the idea that researchers are interested in what it takes to live a long life. The paragraph develops the idea that researchers are interested in what it takes to live a long life.

Answer 3

The paragraph develops the idea that researchers are interested in what it takes to live a long life.