Which statement best explains how the author's use of
evidence supports the text's purpose?
O The author explains that carrot-breeding has only
been done for the past 50 years.
O The author directly quotes research scientists who
have been studying the carrots.
The author states that red, yellow, and purple carrots
each provide specific health benefits.
The author writes that the use of differently colored
carrots in diets dates back over 1,000 years.