Dr. Maria Rodriguez's groundbreaking research on CRISPR gene-editing techniques earned her the 2019 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences, establishing ...
GMAT Craft and Structure : (Structure) Questions
Dr. Maria Rodriguez's groundbreaking research on CRISPR gene-editing techniques earned her the 2019 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences, establishing her reputation in the scientific community. Major universities began incorporating her methodologies into their genetics curricula, demonstrating the practical value of her innovations. Rodriguez's work uniquely combines molecular biology with computational modeling, creating new possibilities for treating genetic disorders. Today, her research protocols are standard practice in laboratories worldwide, ensuring her contributions will influence future generations of scientists.
Which choice best states the main purpose of the text?
To compare Rodriguez's methods with those of other CRISPR researchers
To provide examples of Rodriguez's significance as a scientist
To argue that more universities should teach Rodriguez's techniques
To describe the scientific fields that influenced Rodriguez's research
Step 1: Decode and Map the Passage
Create Passage Analysis Table
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| "Dr. Maria Rodriguez's groundbreaking research on CRISPR gene-editing techniques earned her the 2019 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences, establishing her reputation in the scientific community." |
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| "Major universities began incorporating her methodologies into their genetics curricula, demonstrating the practical value of her innovations." |
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| "Rodriguez's work uniquely combines molecular biology with computational modeling, creating new possibilities for treating genetic disorders." |
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| "Today, her research protocols are standard practice in laboratories worldwide, ensuring her contributions will influence future generations of scientists." |
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Provide Passage Architecture & Core Elements
Main Point: The passage demonstrates Dr. Rodriguez's significant impact as a scientist through multiple examples of her achievements and influence.
Argument Flow: The passage opens with Rodriguez's major prize and reputation, then builds her significance through concrete examples: universities adopting her methods, her unique interdisciplinary approach, and her protocols becoming global standards.
Step 2: Interpret the Question Precisely
What's being asked? The main purpose of the entire text - the author's primary goal in writing this passage
What type of answer do we need? A statement about the author's intent or objective
Any limiting keywords? Question Characterization:
- Content Genre: Sciences
- Content Format: Text-only
- Question Type: Main Point or Purpose (entire)
- Language Complexity: Moderate
Step 3: Prethink the Answer
- The right answer should capture that this passage is showcasing Rodriguez's significance in science by giving us multiple examples of her impact and achievements
- The passage demonstrates Rodriguez's importance as a scientist through various examples
To compare Rodriguez's methods with those of other CRISPR researchers
- No comparisons appear anywhere in the passage
To provide examples of Rodriguez's significance as a scientist
- Perfectly matches our analysis with the prize, university adoption, unique methodology, and global standards all serving as examples
To argue that more universities should teach Rodriguez's techniques
- The passage describes what universities do, not what they should do
To describe the scientific fields that influenced Rodriguez's research
- Shows her interdisciplinary approach rather than external influences