In which of the following ways is an institutional animal care and use committee (IACUC) different from an institutional review board (IRB)?
A)IACUCs are optional at universities conducting animal research; IRBs are mandatory at universities conducting human research.
B)Seeking permission from an IACUC is recommended but not required for animal research; IRB approval is required for human research.
C)IACUCs monitor the care and treatment of animals throughout the study; IRBs do not monitor the care of human participants throughout the study.
D)IRBs must follow federal guidelines, but IACUCs do not have federal guidelines to follow.

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An IACUC is responsible for monitoring the care and treatment of animals throughout the study, whereas an IRB primarily monitors the safety and ethical treatment of human participants but does not directly monitor their care. A, B, and D are all incorrect statements.

In Which of the Following Ways Is an Institutional Animal