Botanist: Experts suggest that planting specific types of wildflowers alongside crops can deter aphids from infesting the garden. However, this recommendation may be hasty. It is possible that these wildflowers could consume essential nutrients and water from the soil that the crops need, and they might also lure other harmful insects.

Which of the following best captures the main conclusion of the botanist's argument?

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We should be cautious about the practice of planting specific types of wildflowers alongside crops.

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Planting certain types of wildflowers may lead to an increase in harmful insects in the garden.

Planting the right types of wildflowers can help control aphids without using pesticides.

We should be skeptical about the effectiveness of wildflowers in reducing aphid populations.

To the extent possible, we should minimize the use of pesticides in gardening.

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The botanist argues that while planting wildflowers may deter aphids, it is important to be cautious because these wildflowers could have negative effects on the crops by…

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What this question tests

What it tests

Whether you can identify the argument's main conclusion as opposed to a supporting premise.

Common trap

Selecting a restatement of a premise or a side point instead of the central conclusion.