Question

posthumous awards, or awards recognizing the work of individuals who are no longer living.

british chemist rosalind franklin is often cited as an example of why these rules should be changed. while working in london, franklin captured some of the earliest photographs of dna. franklins photography became key in helping uncover the structure of dna, but she did not share in the 1962 nobel prize in physiology or medicine, which recognized individuals who contributed to the discovery. franklin had died of ovarian cancer before the nobel prize nominations were made, making her ineligible for the award.

what is the meaning of posthumous as used in the passage?

occurring after extensive debate

happening after someones death

accomplished by joint efforts

happening at a much later date

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "posthumous", we analyze the context. The passage states posthumous awards recognize the work of those no longer living. Rosalind Franklin died before Nobel nominations, so she was ineligible. The option "happening after someone’s death" matches this context, as the award would be given after her death. Other options (debate, joint efforts, later date) don't align with the "no longer living" clue.

Answer:

B. happening after someone's death