In Lieu of Working Directly with Animals, a Researcher Uses

question 10

Multiple Choice

In lieu of working directly with animals, a researcher uses a computer model to examine how variation in resource distribution might affect territoriality. Which of the following applies to this research with respect to the 3 Rs of ethical standards in research?

• A) It is an example of redundancy
• B) It is an example of refinement
• C) It is an example of reduction
• D) It is an example of regression
• E) It is an example of replacement

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Definitions:

Temporal Mechanisms

Processes or systems that operate over time to regulate biological or physical events in a chronological manner.

Photosynthetic

The process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose, using carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen.

Guard Cells

Specialized cells in the epidermis of leaves and stems that regulate the opening and closing of stomata, controlling gas exchange and water loss.

Epidermal Cells

Cells making up the epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin, serving as the body’s protective barrier against environmental stressors, pathogens, and water loss.