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Scientists have developed a new (A) / kind of protein to induces cancer cells (B) / to self-destruct, which could lead to new, (C) / more effective treatments in the future (D).

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D

Correct answer: B

Solution

After 'to', use the bare infinitive (base form). 'to induces' → 'to induce'. Part B contains the error: 'to induces cancer cells' should be 'to induce cancer cells'.

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