SAT English Practice Question

The scientist had discovered a new species of butterfly, but it was so small that it could only be seen with a microscope. The scientist also discovered that the butterfly was only active at night and that it had a unique, very complex mating ritual. The scientist’s findings were published in a scientific journal, and they were soon picked up by the popular press.

1. A.and it was only active at night, and it had a unique, very complex mating ritual.
2. B.being only active at night and having a unique, very complex mating ritual.
3. C.only active at night, and it had a unique, very complex mating ritual.
4. D.active only at night, and it had a unique, very complex mating ritual.