Question

question 5 of 10
central claim: animal testing is important because it provides valuable scientific breakthroughs.
which reason best supports the central claim?
a. animal testing is cruel, and the animals that are tested endure great suffering, and even death.
b. animal testing is a practice that has been around since the time of the ancient greeks.
c. a number of lifesaving drugs and surgical procedures are the direct products of animal testing.
d. labs conducting tests on animals must pass rigorous tests and be granted a license.

Explanation:

The central claim states animal testing is important for valuable scientific breakthroughs. Option C provides specific examples (lifesaving drugs, surgical procedures) that are direct results of animal testing, directly supporting the claim about scientific breakthroughs. Other options discuss cruelty (A), history (B), or licensing requirements (D), which do not address the link to scientific value.

Answer:

C. A number of lifesaving drugs and surgical procedures are the direct products of animal testing.