In which of the following ways is an IACUC different from an IRB?

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The major difference between an IACUC (Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee) and an IRB (Institutional Review Board) is that an IACUC monitors the care and treatment of animals throughout the study, while an IRB does not monitor the care of human participants throughout the study. Both IACUCs and IRBs are mandatory for institutions conducting animal and human research, respectively, and they both follow federal guidelines. Seeking permission from an IACUC is required for animal research, while IRB approval is required for human research. Therefore, both A and B are not accurate. D is incorrect because both IACUCs and IRBs must follow federal guidelines.

In Which of the Following Ways Is an IACUC Different