Why is the Nuremberg Code important in research?
1. It protects animals in research.
2. It is a current listing of standards describing the research process.
3. It establishes a prototype for current views of research ethics.
4. The code resulted from the Willowbrook study and concerns about ethics.
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Explanation: 1. The Nuremberg Code is about human experimentation.
2. This is not a current document as it originated after World War II and trials about medical experimentation. It does not focus on the research process.
3. This is a correct description of the contribution of the Nuremberg Code.
4. The code is associated with World War II and trials about medical experimentation. The Willowbrook study was in 1950-1970.
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