Which of the Following Was One Reason Given for Why

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was one reason given for why the federal government has become so involved in research misconduct?

• A) Members of the academic community have asked the government to intervene.
• B) The federal government has been investing more money into scientific endeavors.
• C) Members of society have asked the government to intervene.
• D) There have more cases of research misconduct lately, so the government felt obligated to intervene.

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Definitions:

Nucleophilic

Pertaining to a molecule or ion that donates an electron pair to form a chemical bond in reaction.

Substitution Reaction

A chemical reaction where one functional group in a chemical compound is replaced by another.

Mechanism

A mechanism is a description of the step-by-step process by which reactants are transformed into products in a chemical reaction, including the intermediate stages and transition states.

Anionic Nucleophiles

Negatively charged species that donate an electron pair to electrophiles in chemical reactions.