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MIC 121 Laboratory safety and ethics in microbiology Objective Question

Question

Which of the following is an example of 'Refine' in the 3Rs Framework for Animal Research Ethics?
Options
A Conducting power calculations before study design to ensure minimal animal use
B Using in vitro cell culture instead of live animals for experiments
C Implementing humane endpoints and appropriate anaesthesia or analgesia
Correct Answer
D Sharing tissue between different research groups to reduce overall animal numbers
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 24 lists 'Humane endpoints. Appropriate anaesthesia and analgesia' as examples of 'Refine', which focuses on minimizing pain and suffering.

Hint

This 'R' is about improving the welfare of animals when their use is unavoidable.

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