Question

Passage: "The microorganisms in this pond are of the kind which generally reproduce only in water with a temperature above the freezing point. Now it's winter time and this pond is solid ice. So, if there are any microorganisms of the kind we are researching in the pond, they aren't reproducing right

now."

4.

Assuming all the supporting statements are true, the conclusion of this passage

A= could not be false.

B= is probably true, but may be false.

C= is probably false, but may be true.

D= could not be true.

Answer 1

The microorganisms in this pond are of the kind which generally reproduces only in water with a temperature above the freezing point. Now it's wintertime and this pond is solid ice. So, if there are any microorganisms of the kind we are researching in the pond, they aren't reproducing right now."

Answer - B = is probably true, but maybe false.

Explanation

Because The pond is solid ice now so, it suggests that water temp is below freezing temp. and there is no reproduction but there may be some water remains deep inside the pond just above the freezing temp.

That's why the statement will be like this, its probably true (There is no reproduction) but maybe deep inside some water remains, may be false (where reproduction is taking place)