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MIC 121 Laboratory safety and ethics in microbiology Objective Question
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What is the legal implication of conducting human subjects research without IRB/REC approval?
Options
A It is merely a procedural breach, with no serious consequences.
B It is considered poor research practice but not illegal.
C It is illegal in most jurisdictions and not merely a procedural breach.
Correct Answer
D It requires retrospective approval but no other penalties.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 23, under 'Informed Consent', states: 'Conducting human subjects research without IRB/REC approval is illegal in most jurisdictions — not merely a procedural breach.'

Hint

The legal consequences of not obtaining IRB/REC approval are highlighted at the bottom of the 'Informed Consent' section.

Question Info

Course: MIC 121
Topic: Laboratory safety and ethics in microbiology
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 579 of 984
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