The "chew" in chewing gum originates in the tropical rain forest. Workmen make an incision in the bark of certain trees and use cups to collect the milky latex that oozes out. Latex from the rubber tree is used to make bubble gum. The latex gives the gum the strength and elasticity needed to blow large bubbles that will not break. Which of the following best summarizes the passage above? OA. Workmen usually cut into the bark of a tree to get the latex. Then, the latex is used in gum. OB. There are many kinds of trees in the tropical rain forests. One kind of tree is the rubber tree. OC. Latex makes bubble gum chewy. The latex comes from rubber trees in the rain forest. OD. Certain trees have this milky latex substance in them. It comes from underneath the bark. Reset Submit
