A Participant Who Elects to Withdraw from a Study in Progress

question 32

Multiple Choice

A participant who elects to withdraw from a study in progress:

• A) need not receive any compensation for their time
• B) represents a violation of their signed consent
• C) should not do so unless there is a concern for his/her own well-being
• D) can choose to do so for any reason whatsoever

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Definitions:

Nucleus

An organelle found in eukaryotic cells responsible for containing most of the cell's genetic material.

DNA Fingerprinting

A technique used to identify individuals by analyzing characteristics of their DNA, often used in forensic science.

Sex Chromosomes

Chromosomes that determine the biological sex of an organism, in humans typically represented as XX for females and XY for males.

Sperm Cell

A male reproductive cell designed to fertilize an ovum to initiate the development of a new organism.