PT 65 S3 Q24

The author’s reference to the belief that “damagedecological systems ... ...

The author’s reference to the belief that “damaged ecological systems will restore themselves very gradually over time” (in bold text) primarily serves to
(A) introduce a long-held belief that the Netherlands study is attempting to discredit
(B) ...
(C) ...
(D) ...
(E) ...

*This question is included in Dec 2011 LSAT (PT 65): Reading Comprehension