Question

Written Expression
Choose the correct sentence that completes the paragraph.

S1 : All animals have the power of regeneration to a greater or lesser degree.
S2 : ...............................................................
S3 : However, lower animals like earthworms and crayfish have a much greater ability to replace parts.

• A. A lost fingernail can be replaced but not a lost finger.
• B. In humans and higher animals like apes and elephants it is quite limited.
• C. We see it most often in the healing of wounds and mending of bones.
• D. Flatworms can grow head, tails, eyes and other internal organ.

Answer 1

The correct option is B In humans and higher animals like apes and elephants it is quite limited.

Only B fits the given context perfectly and links S1 and S3 to make a coherent sentence: All animals have the power of regeneration to a greater or lesser degree. In humans and higher animals like apes and elephants it is quite limited. However, lower animals like earthworms and crayfish have a much greater ability to replace parts.