Which of the following would be considered basic research?

A. testing a safe, nontoxic mouse glue
B. examining why a mouse likes cheddar cheese more than Swiss cheese
C. testing the strength of a mouse cage
D. studying ways of catching mice safely
E. examining how quickly a trapdoor closes


Answer: B

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