Question ID:PT50 S2 Q11 Passage:Cynthia:  Corporations amply fund research that generates marketable new technologies. But the fundamental goal of science is to achieve a comprehensive knowledge of the workings of the universe. The government should help fund those basic scientific research projects that seek to further our theoretical knowledge of nature. Luis:  The basic goal of government support of scientific research is to generate technological advances that will benefit society as a whole. So only research that is expected to yield practical applications in fields such as agriculture and medicine ought to be funded. Stem:Cynthia's and Luis's statements provide the most support for the contention that they would disagree with each other about the truth of which one of the following statements? Correct Answer Choice:EChoice A:The government should help fund pure theoretical research because such research might have unforeseen practical applications in fields such as agriculture and medicine. Choice B:A proposed study of the effects of chemical fertilizers on crops, for the purpose of developing more-resistant and higher-yielding breeds, should not receive government funding. Choice C:Although some research projects in theoretical science yield practical benefits, most do not, and so no research projects in theoretical science should be funded by the government. Choice D:Research for the sole purpose of developing new technologies ought to be financed exclusively by corporations. Choice E:Knowledge gained through basic scientific research need not be expected to lead to new and useful technologies in order for the research to merit government funding.