While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:
<ul> <li>The axolotl is a salamander native to lakes near Mexico City.</li> <li>Unlike most amphibians, axolotls retain their larval features into adulthood.</li> <li>They have the ability to regenerate lost limbs, organs, and parts of the brain.</li> <li>Wild axolotl populations are critically endangered.</li> <li>Scientists study axolotls to learn about tissue regeneration in humans.</li> </ul> The student wants to introduce the axolotl to an audience unfamiliar with it. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?Which choice most effectively makes the student's point?
- A
Axolotls can regenerate lost limbs, organs, and parts of the brain.
- Bcheck_circle
Native to lakes near Mexico City, the axolotl is a salamander that retains its larval features into adulthood.
- C
Scientists study axolotls to learn about tissue regeneration in humans.
- D
Wild axolotl populations are critically endangered, though scientists continue to study them.
Explanation
An effective introduction names the subject and identifies it. Choice A names the axolotl, classifies it as a salamander, gives its origin, and notes a defining trait. B, C, and D each presume the reader already knows what an axolotl is.