Question

Kariko had to accept a demotion at the University of Pennsylvania so as:​

• A. to switch to a more stable research area
• B. to improve her salary prospects​
• C. to avoid leaving the university
• D. to continue her work on mRNA

Answer 1

Answer:

D. to continue her work on mRNA

• The passage states that the university demanded she either abandon mRNA research or accept a demotion.

• She chose demotion, which shows she accepted it in order to continue working on mRNA.