Question

which is the best way to complete the text? rana sylvatica, a species of wood frog, endures harsh winters in a state of frozen ____________ can survive with two - thirds of its body water completely frozen. hibernation; it hibernation, and, it hibernation it

Explanation:

A semicolon (;) is used to connect two independent clauses. "Rana sylvatica...frozen hibernation" is one independent clause, and "it can survive...frozen" is another. The second option with "and," is incorrect as the comma - and structure is not needed here. The third option without proper punctuation is wrong.

Answer:

hibernation; it