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Problem

In studying whether jellyfish sleep, researchers Michael Abrams, Claire Bedbrook, and Ravi Nath attempted to answer three questions. __ is there a period each day when the pulse rates of jellyfish decline? Second, do jellyfish respond more slowly to stimuli during that period? Finally, if prevented from sleeping, are jellyfish adversely affected?

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

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Clue

Use an Ordinal/Sequential word that starts a list, which is clearly First, or One, in this context.

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Sumup

Please summarize Problem, Hint, Clue

Choices

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Choice-A

Choice A is incorrect. This signals a consequence, but the statement is the beginning of a list of questions, not the result of the preceding sentence.

Wrong As a result,

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Choice-B

Choice B is correct. This is the standard, logical transition to introduce the initial item in an ordered list that continues with "Second" and "Finally.

Correct First,

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Choice-C

Choice C is incorrect. This signals an extra point, but the structure requires an item that starts a numbered series, not one that merely adds to an unlisted thought.

Wrong Additionally,

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Choice-D

Choice D is incorrect. This signals opposition, but the question that follows is not in contrast to the goal of the study; it is the first step in achieving that goal.

Wrong However,

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Answer

Option

B

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Sumup

Please summarize choices