Which of the Following Is Part of the Ethics of Animal

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is part of the ethics of animal research?

• A) The animals are allowed to move freely about the laboratory.
• B) If necessary, the animals are killed slowly to minimize the amount of pain.
• C) The researchers who use animals are trained to care for them.
• D) The animals are kept confined to cages.

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