Question

The final lines of the passage emphasize that
Kariko's persistence was driven mainly by :

• A. professional ambition
• B. public recognition
• C. institutional encouragement
• D. belief in the value of scientific truth

Answer 1

Answer:

D. belief in the value of scientific truth

• The passage clearly shows that Karikó continued her work despite rejection, demotion, lack of funding, and lack of recognition.

• The final lines state that “She persisted because the science mattered.”

• This emphasizes that her motivation was her strong belief in the scientific value and truth of her research, not ambition, recognition, or institutional support.