An alternative to using live animals in research that involves the use of isolated tissue cultures is called ________ research.

A. in vivo
B. simulation
C. in vitro
D. external


Answer: C

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Approximately 99 percent of human genes are also present in other creatures. Given the percentage of genes we share with cats, for example, why are we so different from them?

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According to the authors of your text, the most common cause of an innocent person being convicted of a crime is that the

a. jury is stymied by groupthink. b. police officers were prejudiced. c. suspect looked as though he or she was lying. d. eyewitness was incorrect.

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What term refers to the notion that the well-being of the group is more important than that of the individual?

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