单选题 To have a knowledge-based economy and a scientifically ________population, developing countries must invest in fundamental science and blue skies research.
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】选项A为“中等的;温和的”;选项B为“淘汰的,过时的”;选项C为“有读写能力的,有文化的”;选项D为“绝望的;拼命的”。根据句意,故选C。