Question

exam lesson name: introduction to biotechnology
exam number: 700049
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question 1 of 50:
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b. an experimental pharmaceutical is typically approved after it passes which phase of clinical trials?
options: a. 2, b. 4, c. 1, d. 3
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Explanation:

Clinical trials for pharmaceuticals typically have phases 1 - 3 for testing safety, efficacy, and dosage, and phase 3 is the large - scale trial that provides the data needed for regulatory approval. So an experimental pharmaceutical is typically approved after passing phase 3.

Answer:

D. 3