Which of the Following Is an Argument Made by the Text

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an argument made by the text author regarding the use of animals by humans?

• A) Owning a pet requires permission from a veterinarian.
• B) Pet homes are regularly inspected by the government.
• C) More suffering occurs with pet owning than with research.
• D) More animals die in research projects than when used as pets.
• E) No animal research has been useful for understanding and treating human disease.

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Definitions:

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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

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