For years, botanists suspected that a rare species of wildflower in the valley relied on specific soil microbes to survive. Although early greenhouse experiments were inconclusive, recent field studies have begun to pave the way for a deeper understanding of this symbiotic relationship. By analyzing soil chemistry near the roots, researchers finally identified the organic compounds that these microbes secrete, which directly assist the plant in absorbing nitrogen from the nutrient-poor soil.
As it is used in the passage, what does the phrase "pave the way for" most nearly mean?
- create the necessary conditions forCevap
- Bconstruct a physical stone road for
- Csmoothly resolve a disagreement between
- Dprovide financial funding for
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create the necessary conditions for
The correct answer is the option stating 'create the necessary conditions for'. In the passage, the author describes how recent field studies are helping to establish a foundation for a deeper understanding of the relationship between wildflowers and microbes. This matches the metaphorical meaning of 'pave the way for,' which is to make preparation or create the conditions for something to happen.
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Determining the meaning of idioms and phrasal verbs using context clues
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