A local committee that reviews research that is conducted on animals is known as .
A)an IACUC
B)an AIRB
C)an AWA
D)an IRB

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IACUC stands for Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee. This committee is responsible for reviewing and overseeing all research involving animals at a particular institution, ensuring that it follows ethical guidelines and the Animal Welfare Act (AWA). Therefore, A) is the correct choice. B) AIRB is not a recognized term in this context. C) AWA refers to the legislation that outlines the minimum standards for the treatment of animals in research, but it is not a committee. D) IRB (Institutional Review Board) is a committee that reviews research involving humans, not animals.

A Local Committee That Reviews Research That Is Conducted on Animals