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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #30186 Short Science 2
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You will hear a recording about a topic. At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep. Select the correct option to complete the recording.

Transcript:

So what, what meiosis does for every species is generate a lot of diverse individuals. Individuals with different capabilities. In the hope, that by having a population with very diverse individuals that at least some of them will be competent to survive. And, it's wildly successful, almost, almost every species on this planet has meio … has, has a way to create genetically diverse gametes, and they use meiosis to do that. Ok, so ,um, meiosis is extremely important in the evolution of life and the survival of the - (species).
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Option 3: "species"

Explanation: The correct answer is 'species' because the text discusses how meiosis contributes to the survival of various species by generating diverse individuals. This aligns perfectly with the main idea of the text, which emphasizes the role of meiosis in the evolution and survival of species.

Option 1: "genetics"

Explanation: The term 'genetics' does not fit the context of the sentence, which emphasizes the importance of diverse individuals in a population. While genetics is related to the topic, it does not directly complete the sentence in a meaningful way.

Option 2: "diversity"

Explanation: Although 'diversity' is a relevant concept in the context of the text, it does not accurately complete the sentence. The sentence specifically refers to the importance of 'species' in relation to survival, making 'diversity' an incomplete choice.

Option 4: "fittest"

Explanation: The term 'fittest' is not suitable in this context. While it relates to the concept of survival, it does not complete the sentence effectively. The focus of the text is on species and their diversity, not on the idea of fitness alone.

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