Basic Common Quizzes Critical Reasoning

Question:
On the basis of the Big Bang theory scientists predicted levels of Helium-3 in the universe that are ten times greater than the levels actually observed. According to the original model, Helium-3 is produced when low-mass stars burn up hydrogen and become red giants, as well as being produced in the Big Bang itself. Researchers have now produced a new model in which the Helium-3 produced by a red giant is pushed to the stars interior and burnt up. Hence the Big Bang theory is no longer undermined by Helium-3 data.

The two portions in bold-face are related to each other in which of the following ways?

Option A):
The first is a fact that undermines a theory. The second is context for accepting that theory.
Option B):
The first is a position that the author does not accept; the second is the authors position.
Option C):
The first highlights an observation that tends to undermine a particular theory. The second is that theory.
Option D):
The first is a challenge to a classic theory; the second resolves that challenge.
Option E):
The first points to an inconsistency in a particular model; the second is the authors main conclusion.

Correct Answer is Option E):
The first points to an inconsistency in a particular model; the second is the authors main conclusion.