Which of the Following Best Explains the Protection from Harm

question 113

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains the protection from harm aspect of research ethics?

• A)Absolutely no harm,neither permanent nor temporary,can come to the participants during the research.
• B)As long as the harm is temporary and only lasts for the duration of the research,it is okay.
• C)If temporary harm may be caused by the research,the researchers must provide a way to relieve that harm.
• D)As long as the participants are informed of the possibility of harm before the research begins,no ethical violations are considered.

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Definitions:

Linkage Disequilibrium

The non-random association of alleles at different loci in a given population, often due to their physical proximity on a chromosome.

Chromosome

A long strand of DNA that is associated with proteins and organized into a compact structure, carrying genetic information in the form of genes.

Crossing Over

The exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes during meiosis, leading to genetic diversity in offspring.

Hybrid Offspring

The result of reproduction between two different species or varieties, leading to offspring that share characteristics of both parents.