Which of the Following Is a Criticism of Using Animals

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a criticism of using animals in research?

• A)Too many animals have been used,particularly in the past.
• B)Researchers engage in "speciesism."
• C)Scientists use procedures that are painful or distressing because it is easier to do in animals than humans.
• D)All of the above

Understand the ethical considerations and controversies surrounding the process of flagging in standardized testing.

Understand the concept of bias in testing.

Identify specific areas where bias can occur in testing.

Understand different outcome research strategies and their purposes in counseling.

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Definitions:

Enzymes

Proteins that act as biological catalysts to speed up chemical reactions in cells.

−COOH Group

A functional group characteristic of carboxylic acids, consisting of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom and single-bonded to a hydroxyl group.

Amino Acids

Organic compounds that combine to form proteins and are used by the body for various functions including tissue repair and the synthesis of neurotransmitters.

Fatty Acids

Organic compounds made of long hydrocarbon chains ending in a carboxylic acid group, essential in diet and biology for energy storage and cell membrane structure.