LSAT 128 | Section 4 | Reading Comprehension: Q5

RC Question 5 Explanation

QUESTION TEXT: The passage most strongly suggests that which one of the following …

DISCUSSION: Remember what the research company is supposed to do (and if you don’t, or are unsure, you should know that it’s discussed in paragraph 4 and quickly skim). The goal is genetic selection to improve breeding by identifying and breeding the best sheep.

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1. The beginning of the last paragraph explicitly states that the research should not be to manipulate genetic material. This goes against what the author proposes.
2. This is too broad. The research company is specific to wool. We don’t care about agriculture overall.
3. The passage never suggests a shift away from strong wool. We want to improve existing wool production.
4. CORRECT. This is what the goal is. The company would focus on genetic selection for better breeding.
5. The second sentence of paragraph 4 states that resources should be directed away from wool processing efficiency improvements. It does NOT say that the research company will oversee such programs.