Which of the Following Statements About Conducting Research with Animals

Which of the following statements about conducting research with animals is FALSE?

A) The researchers must be trained and experienced in the care of laboratory animals in general, although not necessarily in the care of the specific species being used in the research.
B) Animals should be housed in environments that that allow them to engage in their normal behaviors, that provide psychological enrichment, and that allow contact with other animals of their species.
C) Research procedures must minimize any pain, stress, deprivation, or discomfort that the animals might experience.
D) Researchers should use only the minimal number of animals required by the design of the study.