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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #5385 Fuel 2

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Biologists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have succeeded in using genetic to produce a new kind of bacteria which might turn the pollution into an alcohol that can power cars in the next few years. It is hoped that this technology could help reduce our dependence on like coal or petrol and lessen the amount of C02 which is into the air. Unlike many other alternatives to oil like (which use plants like corn or palm to produce oil), this product can be used immediately and it doesn’t need any further processing. At the moment the bacteria which the biologists have created in their research at MIT get their carbon from fruit sugars but with a few more genetic changes, they should be able to feed on carbon from almost any source, including agricultural or city waste.

investigations fossil fuels suspended engineering released biofuels transform laboratory

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Correct answer: engineering
Explanation: The term 'engineering' fits grammatically as a noun that describes the process of designing and building, which is relevant in the context of genetic manipulation. It aligns with the context of biologists using genetic techniques to create new bacteria.
Meaning: 'Engineering' refers to the application of scientific and mathematical principles to design and build structures or systems, in this case, genetically modified organisms.
Wrong options:
fossil fuels: 'Fossil fuels' refers to natural substances used for energy, which does not fit the context of genetic processes.
suspended: 'Suspended' is an adjective that describes something that is temporarily stopped or delayed, which does not relate to the process of genetic modification.
investigations: 'Investigations' is a noun that refers to the act of examining or inquiring into something, which does not fit the context of producing bacteria.
laboratory: 'Laboratory' is a noun that refers to a controlled environment for scientific experiments, but it does not describe the process of genetic manipulation.
released: 'Released' is a verb that means to set free, which does not fit as it does not describe a process related to genetic techniques.
transform: 'Transform' is a verb that means to change in form or appearance, which does not fit grammatically as it does not serve as a noun in this context.
Correct answer: fossil fuels
Explanation: The phrase 'fossil fuels' fits grammatically as a noun phrase that serves as the object of the verb 'reduce.' It is contextually appropriate as it refers to traditional energy sources that the new technology aims to replace.
Meaning: 'Fossil fuels' are natural substances like coal, oil, and natural gas that are used for energy production.
Wrong options:
engineering: 'Engineering' is a noun that refers to the process of designing and building, which does not fit as it does not refer to energy sources.
suspended: 'Suspended' is an adjective that does not relate to energy sources and does not fit grammatically in this context.
biofuels: 'Biofuels' are renewable energy sources derived from biological materials, which does not fit as the text is discussing reducing dependence on traditional fuels, not alternatives.
investigations: 'Investigations' is a noun that refers to the act of examining something, which does not fit as it does not relate to energy sources.
released: 'Released' is a verb that does not fit as it does not refer to energy sources and does not serve as a noun in this context.
transform: 'Transform' is a verb that means to change, which does not fit as it does not refer to energy sources.
Correct answer: released
Explanation: The word 'released' fits grammatically as a past participle that describes the action of carbon being emitted into the air. It is contextually relevant as it discusses the environmental impact of carbon emissions.
Meaning: 'Released' means to allow something to escape or be emitted, in this case, carbon into the atmosphere.
Wrong options:
fossil fuels: 'Fossil fuels' refers to energy sources and does not fit as it does not describe an action related to carbon emissions.
suspended: 'Suspended' is an adjective that does not describe an action and does not fit in this context.
biofuels: 'Biofuels' are energy sources and do not fit as they do not describe the action of carbon being emitted.
investigations: 'Investigations' is a noun that refers to the act of examining something, which does not fit as it does not describe an action related to carbon emissions.
laboratory: 'Laboratory' is a noun that refers to a place for scientific work, which does not fit as it does not describe an action.
transform: 'Transform' is a verb that means to change, which does not fit as it does not describe the action of carbon emissions.
Correct answer: biofuels
Explanation: The term 'biofuels' fits grammatically as a noun that serves as the subject of the clause. It is contextually appropriate as it refers to alternative energy sources derived from biological materials, contrasting with fossil fuels.
Meaning: 'Biofuels' are renewable fuels made from organic materials, such as plants, used as alternatives to fossil fuels.
Wrong options:
fossil fuels: 'Fossil fuels' refers to traditional energy sources, which does not fit as it does not describe an alternative to oil.
suspended: 'Suspended' is an adjective that does not relate to energy sources and does not fit grammatically in this context.
engineering: 'Engineering' is a noun that refers to the process of designing and building, which does not fit as it does not describe a type of fuel.
investigations: 'Investigations' is a noun that refers to the act of examining something, which does not fit as it does not relate to energy sources.
released: 'Released' is a verb that does not fit as it does not refer to a type of fuel and does not serve as a noun in this context.
transform: 'Transform' is a verb that means to change, which does not fit as it does not describe a type of fuel.
Correct answer: laboratory
Explanation: The word 'laboratory' fits grammatically as a noun that serves as the location where the research is conducted. It is contextually relevant as it describes the setting for the biologists' work.
Meaning: 'Laboratory' refers to a controlled environment where scientific experiments and research are conducted.
Wrong options:
fossil fuels: 'Fossil fuels' refers to energy sources and does not fit as it does not describe a location.
suspended: 'Suspended' is an adjective that does not describe a place and does not fit in this context.
biofuels: 'Biofuels' are energy sources and do not fit as they do not describe a location for research.
investigations: 'Investigations' is a noun that refers to the act of examining something, which does not fit as it does not describe a location.
released: 'Released' is a verb that does not fit as it does not refer to a location and does not serve as a noun in this context.
transform: 'Transform' is a verb that means to change, which does not fit as it does not describe a location.

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