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Bioluminescent dinoflagellates are single-celled marine organisms that emit a brilliant blue-green glow when they are disturbed by shear stress from water movement. This stunning light-producing reaction is catalyzed by the enzyme _____ it serves as a defense mechanism to startle potential predators or attract larger organisms that feed on those predators.

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

  1. luciferase; itCevap
  2. B
    luciferase, it
  3. C
    luciferase it
  4. D
    luciferase, which it

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luciferase; it
The correct answer correctly uses a semicolon to separate two closely related independent clauses. The clause before the semicolon ('This stunning light-producing reaction is catalyzed by the enzyme luciferase') and the clause after the semicolon ('it serves as a defense mechanism...') can both stand alone as complete sentences. Linking them with a semicolon is grammatically correct and conforms to standard English conventions.

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1
Identify the clause structures on both sides of the blank.
The text before the blank ('This stunning light-producing reaction is catalyzed by the enzyme luciferase') is an independent clause. The text after the blank ('it serves as a defense mechanism...') is also an independent clause.
Determining whether the clauses are independent or dependent is necessary to apply the correct punctuation and linking rules.
2
Evaluate the transition and punctuation options to join two independent clauses.
Two independent clauses can be joined using a period, a semicolon, or a comma paired with a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).
This establishes the grammatical standard for connecting independent clauses.
3
Select the option that correctly implements one of these structures.
The option containing a semicolon ('luciferase; it') successfully links the two independent clauses without any errors.
A semicolon is the standard way to link two closely related independent clauses without a conjunction.

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Clause Boundaries and Linking
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Clause Boundaries and Linking

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