Question

central claim: animal testing is important because it provides valuable scientific breakthroughs. which reason best supports the central claim? a. labs conducting tests on animals must pass rigorous tests and be granted a license. b. a number of lifesaving drugs and surgical procedures are the direct products of animal testing. c. animal testing is a practice that has been around since the time of the ancient greeks. d. animal testing is cruel, and the animals that are tested endure great suffering, not to mention death.

Explanation:

The central claim states animal testing is important due to valuable scientific breakthroughs. Option B directly links animal testing to lifesaving medical advancements, which are key scientific breakthroughs. Option A addresses regulation, not breakthroughs. Option C addresses the practice's history, not its value via breakthroughs. Option D argues against animal testing, contradicting the claim.

Answer:

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