In a research experiment testing the effect of a newly synthesized drug, what will the control group receive?

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The control group should receive a placebo or an inert substance to act as a baseline for comparison with the group receiving the actual drug. In this case, the pill containing the 50-mg inert substance is the best choice for the control group. A is not a good choice because it gives the full dose of the newly synthesized drug. B and D are not ideal because they contain doses of the drug, even if they are lower than the full dose, and this could potentially affect the results.

In a Research Experiment Testing the Effect of a Newly