Question

As used in line 92341, postulate most nearly means to-

• A. Make an unfounded assumption.
• B. Put forth an idea or claim.
• C. Question a belief or theory.
• D. Conclude based on firm evidence.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Put forth an idea or claim.

Postulate means assume the existence or fact o truth as the basis of reasoning, discussion or belief.

The whole passage is about the mites. About the lifestyle of mites how they feed, where they live. All paragraph is about insects and their life.

The correct answer is B as the meaning of postulate is also some kind of assumptions on the basis of some belief.