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A team of researchers discovered that Matabele ants can identify an infected wound in a member of the colony and then treat the infection by covering the wound with antimicrobial secretions that the ants produce. The team found that the mortality rate for Matabele ants with infected injuries was reduced by 90% with this treatment, and they are hopeful that this discovery could aid in the development of new antibiotics for human use.
Which choice best describes the overall structure of the text?
It identifies an issue concerning Matabele ants and then proposes a solution to address the issue.
A
It summarizes research findings on Matabele ants and then identifies an area for further research.
B
It describes unique properties of Matabele ants and then speculates on how those properties evolved.
C
It introduces a study of Matabele ants and then explains the research methods used in the study.
D