Question

Which statement best explains how Sarah Zielinski introduces and develops her points in the article about Henrietta Lacks?

A. Zielinski explains how her interest in the Henrietta Lacks story began then provides details about the first immortal human tissue sample and tells why it has been both important and controversial.
B. Zielinski explains the need for using human tissue samples then introduces Rebecca Skloot who gives an account of her experiences of researching the origin of the HeLa cells.
C. Zielinski explains how the first immortal human cells were found then provides Rebecca Skloot's answers to questions about the importance of using human tissue samples, the Lacks family's responses to learning of its link to the HeLa cells, and the issues arising from their discovery and use.
D. Zielinski explains the importance of the first human tissue samples to live and their widespread use, the reason for the confusion about those samples as well as the ethical issues faced by the Lacks family after learning they had not shared in the profits from the sale of the HeLa samples.

Answer 1

The correct statement about how Sarah Zielinski introduces and develops her points is that she starts with her interest in Henrietta Lacks's story, elaborates on the immortal human tissue sample, and discusses its significance and the controversies surrounding it.

Step-by-step explanation:

The most accurate statement that explains how Sarah Zielinski introduces and develops her points in the article about Henrietta Lacks is: "Zielinski explains how her interest in the Henrietta Lacks story began then provides details about the first immortal human tissue sample and tells why it has been both important and controversial." This statement encompasses the initial fascination with the HeLa cells, their significance in medical research due to their immortality, and hints at the ethical issues surrounding their procurement and use without consent. Zielinski lays out the history and importance of the topic before delving into the more complex ethical questions, thus providing a holistic view of the HeLa cells' legacy and controversial origins.