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Strengthen: As they transition from milk to solid foods, panda cubs have shown a preference for bamboo against meat, even though they had been raised by caretakers alongside cubs of other bear species.
Weaken: None of the identified genetic differences that make pandas unique among bears affects dietary preferences.
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All bears are omnivorous, and most feed accordingly, consuming both plant and animal matter in varying proportions depending on age, species, and geography. However, pandas, native to the Chinese bamboo forests, feed exclusively upon the woody, highly nutritious plants that make up its natural habitat. Genetic testing has revealed that there are several key factors that make pandas different from al other species of bear. From this, we can conclude that there must have been genetic selection pressure on pandas to make greater use of the readily available source of water and nutrition found in their environment.
Select Strengthen for the statement that would, if true, most strengthen the argument, and select Weaken for the statement that, if true, most weaken the argument. Make only two selections, one in each column.
Select Strengthen for the statement that would, if true, most strengthen the argument, and select Weaken for the statement that, if true, most weaken the argument. Make only two selections, one in each column.
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| None of the identified genetic differences that make pandas unique among bears affects dietary preferences. | ||
| Bamboo is a better source of food than most vegetation available to most bears because of its relatively high protein and carbohydrate content, as well as its water retention. | ||
| Some animals native to bamboo forests are carnivorous. | ||
| The amount of food that bears need per day can vary from season to season. | ||
| As they transition from milk to solid foods, panda cubs have shown a preference for bamboo against meat, even though they had been raised by caretakers alongside cubs of other bear species. |
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Strengthen: As they transition from milk to solid foods, panda cubs have shown a preference for bamboo against meat, even though they had been raised by caretakers alongside cubs of other bear species.
Weaken: None of the identified genetic differences that make pandas unique among bears affects dietary preferences.
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All bears are omnivorous, and most feed accordingly, consuming both plant and animal matter in varying proportions depending on age, species, and geography. However, pandas, native to the Chinese bamboo forests, feed exclusively upon the woody, highly nutritious plants that make up its natural habitat. Genetic testing has revealed that there are several key factors that make pandas different from al other species of bear. From this, we can conclude that there must have been genetic selection pressure on pandas to make greater use of the readily available source of water and nutrition found in their environment.
Select Strengthen for the statement that would, if true, most strengthen the argument, and select Weaken for the statement that, if true, most weaken the argument. Make only two selections, one in each column.
The passage concludes that "Genetic testing has revealed that there are several key factors that make pandas different from al other species of bear. From this, we can conclude that there must have been genetic selection pressure on pandas to make greater use of the readily available source of water and nutrition found in their environment."; therefore diet has played a key role for genetic differences. now identify the gaps: no other food has same water and is highly nutritious as compared to bamboos. Select Strengthen for the statement that would, if true, most strengthen the argument, and select Weaken for the statement that, if true, most weaken the argument. Make only two selections, one in each column.
Option 1 : Clear Weakener as it states dietery choices hasn't caused genetic differences.
Option 2: This can be considered as a Pseudo Strengthener as it just states the premise.
Option 3: Out of scope
Option 4: Out of Scope
Option 5: Strengther as it states that despite of options pandas lean towards bamboos.
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Weaken: "None of the identified genetic differences that make pandas unique among bears affects dietary preferences."
The argument asserts that genetic selection pressure caused pandas to evolve to feed exclusively on bamboo. If the identified genetic differences between pandas and other bears do not actually affect dietary preferences, it undermines the claim that genetics drove pandas to specialize in eating bamboo.
Strengthen: "As they transition from milk to solid foods, panda cubs have shown a preference for bamboo against meat, even though they had been raised by caretakers alongside cubs of other bear species."
This statement supports the argument by indicating that even in a controlled environment with exposure to alternative food sources, panda cubs still prefer bamboo. This preference suggests an innate or genetically influenced inclination towards bamboo, reinforcing the idea that genetic selection pressure led pandas to specialize in eating bamboo. This observation strengthens the argument by providing evidence of a natural predisposition towards bamboo in pandas.
The argument asserts that genetic selection pressure caused pandas to evolve to feed exclusively on bamboo. If the identified genetic differences between pandas and other bears do not actually affect dietary preferences, it undermines the claim that genetics drove pandas to specialize in eating bamboo.
Strengthen: "As they transition from milk to solid foods, panda cubs have shown a preference for bamboo against meat, even though they had been raised by caretakers alongside cubs of other bear species."
This statement supports the argument by indicating that even in a controlled environment with exposure to alternative food sources, panda cubs still prefer bamboo. This preference suggests an innate or genetically influenced inclination towards bamboo, reinforcing the idea that genetic selection pressure led pandas to specialize in eating bamboo. This observation strengthens the argument by providing evidence of a natural predisposition towards bamboo in pandas.
