Which of the following options best describes a major ethical concern arising from the Tuskegee Syphilis Study?

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The major ethical concern arising from the Tuskegee Syphilis Study was the withholding of known effective treatment from the participants, which led to unnecessary suffering and harm to their health. The study continued even after penicillin became the preferred treatment for syphilis, which was a clear violation of medical ethics. The other options mentioned (A, B, and D) may also be potential ethical concerns, but they were not the primary concern that led to the outrage and controversy surrounding this study.

Which of the Following Options Best Describes a Major Ethical