A science passage explains CRISPR gene editing. The author's tone toward this technology is best described as:

A Enthusiastically supportive without reservations

B Cautiously optimistic, noting both potential and ethical concerns

C Hostile and dismissive

D Neutral and indifferent

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Most balanced science passages on CRISPR acknowledge its revolutionary potential while flagging ethical, safety, and equity concerns.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "A science passage explains CRISPR gene editing. The author's tone toward this technology is best described as:" is Option B: Cautiously optimistic, noting both potential and ethical concerns.

The other options — A) Enthusiastically supportive without reservations, C) Hostile and dismissive, D) Neutral and indifferent — are incorrect for this English question. As explained above: Most balanced science passages on CRISPR acknowledge its revolutionary potential while flagging ethical, safety, and equity concerns.

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A science passage explains CRISPR gene editing. The author's tone toward this technology is best described as:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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