A herpetologist is studying the effects of a snake's diet on the quality of its skin. To further this research, the herpetologist breeds his own mice to use as food for the snakes. The herpetologist takes steps to ensure that the mice are clean, well-fed, exercised, and healthy. Is this careful treatment of the mice necessary?

a Yes; all lab animals must be cared for as instructed by accepted standards and laws.
b No; the mice are ultimately going to be fed to the snakes anyway.
c Yes; only because the health of the mice might effect the outcome of the experiment.
d No; small, unintelligent animals do not require any special consideration.

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A herpetologist is studying the effects of a snake's diet on the quality of its skin. To further this research, the herpetologist breeds his own mice to use as food for the snakes. The herpetologist takes steps to ensure that the mice are clean, well-fed, exercised, and healthy. Is this careful treatment of the mice necessary?

a  Yes; all lab animals must be cared for as instructed by accepted standards and laws.
   b No; the mice are ultimately going to be fed to the snakes anyway.
    c Yes; only because the health of the mice might effect the outcome of the experiment.
    d No; small, unintelligent animals do not require any special consideration.

anonymous · Answer

a