Which of the following would be an appropriate placebo in an experiment to measure the effect of vitamin C on colds?

A. the recommended daily amount of vitamin C
B. half the recommended daily amount of vitamin C
C. a sugar pill that does not contain vitamin C
D. the recommended daily amount of vitamin D


ANS: C

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