A molecular biologist discovers that if a specific drug effectively treats obesity in mice, what can researchers conclude?
A.
If the drug was effective in a large number of mice, it will therefore be effective in humans.
B.
If the drug was effective in a small proportion of mice, it will be effective in a small proportion of humans.
C.
The mice have provided a positive control in this experiment that proves the drug is effective in humans.
D.
The drug is effective in the mouse model; it must still be tested in humans.
E.
The effect of the drug on mice has no bearing on the effect of the drug on humans.
D
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