Question

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 and monkeys both make useful test subjects, but for very different reasons. chimps are more closely related to humans than mice, while mice can be studied over many generations, which must be considered when designing research.

Explanation:

The prompt asks to compare and contrast mice and chimpanzees in medical research. The best thesis should directly address both animals and their characteristics relevant to medical research. The first option only mentions the limitation of both without comparison - contrast. The second option is more of an opinion - based stance rather than a comparison - contrast. The third option incorrectly includes monkeys instead of mice. The fourth option correctly compares the genetic relatedness of chimps to humans and the generational study - ability of mice, which are important factors in medical research.

Answer:

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