The correct option is (C) basic research deserves continuing support
Since scientific advances are central to progress, basic research deserves continuing support
The noun form of a verb with the ending -ing is known as a gerund. Playing, dancing, and eating as examples. Students are immediately confused by this because they are used to seeing that form as the continuous/progressive form of the verb.
The verb in this instance should be in the simple present, but it is in the gerund form, which is inappropriate given the situation. Only option C fixes this mistake. So, the response is C.
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