Question

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read the following prompt:
compare and contrast the use of mice and chimpanzees in medical research.
which is the best evaluative thesis for the prompt?
∘ neither mice nor chimp studies eliminate the need for drug trials on humans.
∘ mice and chimpanzees are both useful for scientific research, but using chimpanzees should be banned.
∘ chimps are more closely related to humans than mice, while mice can be studied over many generations, which must be considered when designing research.
∘ chimps and monkeys both make useful test subjects, but for very different reasons.

Explanation:

To find the best evaluative thesis for comparing mice and chimpanzees in medical research, we analyze each option:

• The first option focuses on drug trials on humans, not the comparison of mice and chimps in research.
• The second option introduces a ban on chimps, which is an evaluative stance but the prompt is about comparing their use, not advocating a ban.
• The third option compares the relatedness of chimps to humans (vs mice) and the generational study advantage of mice, directly addressing their use in research design, which is evaluative and relevant.
• The fourth option compares chimps and monkeys, not mice and chimps as required.

Answer:

C. Chimps are more closely related to humans than mice, while mice can be studied over many generations, which must be considered when designing research.