IRB Uses the Term "Minimal Risk" Which Means

question 4

Multiple Choice

IRB uses the term "minimal risk" which means

• A) any physical, psychological, or economic harm
• B) harm no greater than expected in daily life
• C) having blood drawn during the study
• D) no physical, psychological, or economic harm

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Definitions:

DNA Polymerase

An enzyme that synthesizes DNA molecules from their nucleotide building blocks, essential for DNA replication.

Icosahedron

A geometric shape with 20 faces, each of which is an equilateral triangle.

Polyhedral

A shape that has many faces, typically referring to solids in geometry such as cubes or pyramids.

Bacteriophages

Viruses that infect and replicate within bacteria, often used in genetic engineering and biotechnology.