Researchers working in universities and other agencies must receive the approval of institutional review boards (IRBs)for human participant research and institutional animal care and use committees (IACUCs)before conducting research,____.
A)if their institution receives federal funding
B)if their institution receives private funding
C)only if their research involves vulnerable populations
D)only if their research has a questionable purpose

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Institutional review boards (IRBs) and institutional animal care and use committees (IACUCs) are required by federal law for institutions that receive federal funding for research involving human participants and animals, respectively. Private funding does not trigger this requirement. The need for IRB approval is not limited to research involving vulnerable populations, and it is not solely based on the purpose of the research.

Researchers Working in Universities and Other Agencies Must Receive the Approval