PrepTest 73, Passage 1, Question 3
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Summary
The content provides a detailed analysis of how to approach Detail questions on the LSAT, specifically focusing on identifying what the author asserts about a given topic, using a question about genetic mutations as an example.
- Detail questions require finding information explicitly stated in the passage, often rephrased using synonyms.
- The correct answer for the example question is that the majority of mutations have no effect on reproductive success, which is directly stated in the passage.
- Incorrect answers often distort passage content, introduce irrelevant comparisons, or mention correct concepts in a misleading context.
- The passage clarifies that while mutations are discussed in relation to adaptive and non-adaptive traits, their frequency or impact is not tied to periods of mass extinctions or the size of species.
- Identifying the correct answer involves distinguishing between what is explicitly stated versus what is implied or unrelated.
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Understanding Detail Questions
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Analyzing Answer Choices