Question

serves as a warning about the revival of extinct species—a process known as de - extinction. at the time of the films release, the possibility of de - extinction seemed fantastical. subsequent advances in technology, however, have made that possibility a growing reality. in 2003, for example, a team of scientists used preserved dna to create a clone of an extinct species of goat called the bucardo. although the clone died shortly after birth, the event marked the first documented case of de - extinction. with the advent of de - extinction came increased debate about the responsible use of genetic engineering technology. many researchers lauded the teams efforts to reintroduce the species, but others denounced this work, echoing the message from jurassic park: nature is unpredictable, and it may be unwise to tamper with it. what is the meaning of lauded as used in the passage? discussed praised misunderstood condemned

Explanation:

The context shows a contrast between researchers who supported the team's de - extinction efforts and those who opposed. "Lauded" should mean something positive in relation to the efforts, and "praised" is the most appropriate among the options as it indicates approval.

Answer:

B. praised