Choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the following sentence: Despite the great difference in size, shape and function, all human cells have the same 46 chromosomes.

All human cells are the same because the 46 chromosomes govern size, shape and function

Difference in size, shape and function are not very great because all human cells have the same 46 chromosomes .

The size, shape and function of human cells are the same, but the 46 chromosomes are different

Although the 46 chromosomes are the same in all human cells, there are difference in the size, shape and function

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প্রশ্ন: Choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the following sentence: Despite the great difference in size, shape and function, all human cells have the same 46 chromosomes.

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Rule: ‘in spite of’, ‘despite’ and ‘although’ are all used to show contrast and are used for the same meaning. The only difference is the way they are used; the structure in which they are used.

Rule: ‘in spite of’ and ‘despite’ are placed in front of a noun or pronoun: Example

1. We had a great time in spite of the rain.

2. We had a great time despite the rain.

3. Despite studying very hard, he still didn’t pass the exam. ‘studying’ is the noun form of the verb ‘study’

rule: ‘although’ is used in front of a subject and a verb: Example:

We had a great time although it rained.

Although he studied very hard, he still didn’t pass the exam.

Rule: If ‘in spite of’ and ‘despite’ are used in front of the phrase ‘the fact that’ then they can be used with a subject and a verb: Example:

1. In spite of the fact that he studied very hard, he still didn’t pass the exam.

2. Despite the fact that it rained we still had a great time.