A scientist at a university is planning an experiment in which mice will be used as subjects. Which of the following is true?
The use of animals in research is not permitted; the scientist cannot proceed with the experiment.

The scientist may begin the experiment; no approval is needed.

The experiment must be approved by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee before the scientist can begin.

If the experiment is approved by the university, then the scientist may proceed with the experiment.

Question

A scientist at a university is planning an experiment in which mice will be used as subjects. Which of the following is true?
The use of animals in research is not permitted; the scientist cannot proceed with the experiment.

The scientist may begin the experiment; no approval is needed.

The experiment must be approved by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee before the scientist can begin.

If the experiment is approved by the university, then the scientist may proceed with the experiment.

wilsondanielle · Answer

Animal testing IS allowed, assuming approval is granted.
Do you think a university hold the power to grant this approval, or will it come from a more official and specialized organization?