Question

answer these questions about peer review.
what is the first step in the peer - review process?
the journal distributes the paper to peers for review.
the author submits the paper to the journal.
peers accept, reject, or return the paper.
complete
what is a reason for peer review?
to maintain scientific standards
to allow ar to subm arch
to ensure that science remains elitist
done

Explanation:

First Question (First step in peer - review process)

In the peer - review process, the very first action is taken by the author. The author needs to submit their paper to a journal. The option "The journal distributes the paper to peers for review" happens after the author submits. And "Peers accept, reject, or return the paper" is a later step after the distribution. So the correct first step is when the author submits the paper to the journal.

Peer review is used to maintain scientific standards. It helps in evaluating the quality, validity, and originality of research. The option "to allow any to subn arch" (assuming it's a mis - printed option) does not make sense as a reason. And "to ensure that science remains elitist" is incorrect as peer review is about quality, not elitism. So the correct reason is to maintain scientific standards.

Answer:

The author submits the paper to the journal.

Second Question (Reason for peer review)