A team of researchers recognizes that the line of scientific inquiry they are pursuing has the potential for both public benefits and the risk of harm to the public. What decision will the team make if they are guided by the principle of public beneficence?
A) Halt inquiry due to the risk of public harm.
B) Proceed with inquiry due to the potential public benefits.
C) Seek to maximize public benefits while minimizing the risk of public harm.
D) None of the above

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The principle of public beneficence involves seeking to maximize public benefits while minimizing the risk of public harm, balancing both aspects responsibly.

A Team of Researchers Recognizes That the Line of Scientific