Question

What was the general response to Karikó's work before the COVID-19 pandemic?

• A. It was widely applied in medicine
• B. It was partially accepted but underused
• C. It was rejected due to ethical concerns
• D. It was undervalued and largely ignored

Answer 1

Answer:

D. It was undervalued and largely ignored

• The passage repeatedly emphasizes that before COVID-19, Karikó’s work was dismissed, rejected by journals, denied funding, undervalued in patents, and largely unnoticed by the scientific community.

• Her research was considered impractical and unimportant until the pandemic demonstrated its value.