Lab: Mouse Genetics (One Trait) — Cumulative exam

Question 38 • IS - O - 3490 - The Living Earth B CP Online

A drug researcher could avoid risking human health in tests of new drugs by

Answer

applying the new drugs to cultures of human cells and observing the effects.

using computers to select and notify potential subjects for tests on the new drugs.

conducting a trial on patients, using only very small dosages and short lengths of exposure to the new drugs.

only testing the new drugs on volunteer subjects who have tried all available treatments with no success.

Explanation

Testing a new drug on cultures of human cells allows researchers to observe some effects without exposing a person to the drug. Computer selection does not remove the health risks of human testing, and even small doses or volunteers who have exhausted other treatments can still be harmed.

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