Question

more than sixty - four researchers in ten countries collaborate on the human genome sequences of disease pathogens. these scientists come from different societies, cultures and geographic regions. science benefits from researchers with diverse beliefs, backgrounds, and values to balance the ______ that could potentially exist if research was conducted by a small group of like individuals.
a biases
b differences
c impartiality
d objectivity

Explanation:

• A. biases: This option makes sense as a small group of like - individuals is more likely to have biases (prejudices or unfair inclinations). Diverse researchers can balance these.
• B. differences: The text is about counteracting something negative (implied by the need for balance). "Differences" is a neutral term and does not fit the context of what needs to be balanced in a negative sense.
• C. impartiality: This is a positive quality. The sentence structure suggests that we are looking for a negative element that diverse researchers can balance.
• D. objectivity: Similar to "impartiality", it is a positive quality. The context calls for a negative term.

Answer:

A. biases