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MIC 121 Laboratory safety and ethics in microbiology Objective Question

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In the context of the FFP Triad of Research Integrity, 'Fabrication' refers to:
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A Manipulating data or processes to inaccurately reflect observations.
B Presenting another person's ideas, language, data, or methods without attribution.
C Making up data or records that were never actually collected.
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D Failing to report minor cuts or spills in the laboratory.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Fabrication is defined as 'Making up data or records that were never collected,' as exemplified by inventing experimental values.

Hint

Fabrication means 'to create something untrue' or 'invent'.

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