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Easy Reading and Writing · Standard English Conventions · None · MCQ

A recent study in the journal *Nature* found that a particular type of bacteria, which thrives in hot springs, can produce an enzyme that breaks down plastic. This discovery has generated excitement among scientists, as it could lead to new ways to dispose of plastic waste.

Which choice best corrects the punctuation error in the sentence?

A
A recent study in the journal *Nature* found that a particular type of bacteria, which thrives in hot springs, can produce an enzyme that breaks down plastic; this discovery has generated excitement among scientists, as it could lead to new ways to dispose of plastic waste.
B
A recent study in the journal *Nature* found that a particular type of bacteria, which thrives in hot springs, can produce an enzyme that breaks down plastic. This discovery has generated excitement among scientists, as it could lead to new ways to dispose of plastic waste.
C
A recent study in the journal *Nature* found that a particular type of bacteria, which thrives in hot springs, can produce an enzyme that breaks down plastic; this discovery has generated excitement among scientists as it could lead to new ways to dispose of plastic waste.
D
A recent study in the journal *Nature* found that a particular type of bacteria which thrives in hot springs, can produce an enzyme that breaks down plastic. This discovery has generated excitement among scientists, as it could lead to new ways to dispose of plastic waste.

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