The more that is discovered about the intricate
organization of the nervous system, the more it seems
remarkable that genes can successfully specify the
development of that system. Human genes contain too
little information even to specify which hemisphere of the
brain each of a human's 10 neurons should occupy, let
alone the hundreds of connections that each neuron
makes. For such reasons, we can assume that there must
be an important random factor in neural development, and
in particular, that errors must and do occur in the
development of all normal brains.
1. Which of the following best describes the organization
of the paragraph?
(A) A specific case is presented, its details are
analyzed, and a conclusion is drawn from it.
(B) A discovery is announced, its most significant
application is discussed, and possibilities for
the future are suggested.
(C) A generalization is made, specific situations in
which it is applicable are noted, and problems
with it are suggested.
(D) An observation is made, specifics are provided
to support it, and a generalization is derived.
(E) A hypothesis is presented, its implications are
clarified, and applications of it are discussed.