If You Were in Charge of a Research and Development

question 35

Essay

If you were in charge of a Research and Development (R&D)department for a large pharmaceutical company,would you encourage your researchers to do basic research or applied research? Provide the rationale for your answer.

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Definitions:

Rickettsia Rickettsii

A bacterium that causes Rocky Mountain spotted fever, transmitted by tick bites.

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever

A bacterial infection transmitted by tick bites, characterized by fever, headache, and a distinctive rash, prevalent in the American Southeast.

Insect Repellent

A substance applied to skin, clothing, or other surfaces to discourage insects from landing or climbing on that surface.

Infectious Disease Process

The mechanism through which infectious diseases are transmitted, causing illness by invading host organisms.