|Question 8Verbal

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Adult glass eels can be found off the coast of Maine, but the eels begin their lives in the Sargasso Sea, a biodiverse area in the North Atlantic Ocean where they are born and later return to breed. Though biologists believe they have identified the general area in the Sargasso Sea that is crucial to the endangered eels’ survival, little is yet known about how the animals spawn there. Scientists believe that solving the mystery will lead to better conservation of glass eels and their habitat, helping in turn to sustain several other species that rely on them as a food source.
Which choice best describes the function of the underlined portion in the text as a whole?
It suggests that scientists are more concerned about other species than about glass eels’ habitat.
A
It indicates that the benefit of understanding glass eels’ spawning behavior extends beyond the eels.
B
It discusses a role that glass eels and other species serve in supporting the ecosystem of the Sargasso Sea.
C
It presents a finding from a study that identifies the circumstances required to ensure the survival of glass eels.
D