Question

claim: animal testing, though harmful to the lives of animals, is a vital resource for lifesaving medicines and vaccines that can prolong human life. which evidence does not provide good support for this claim? a. animal testing has been instrumental in the development of vaccines for smallpox, rabies, and typhoid. b. aristotle first wrote about the practice of animal testing in ancient greece during the third century bc. c. there are very strong laws in place to ensure that distress and pain in animals are kept to an absolute minimum. d. in many countries it is a legal requirement that all drugs and vaccines are tested on animals to ensure safety.

Explanation:

• Option A supports the claim by linking animal testing to life-saving vaccines.
• Option B only states the historical origin of animal testing, which does not connect to its role in developing life-saving medicines/vaccines or prolonging human life.
• Option C addresses minimizing animal harm, which aligns with the claim's acknowledgment of animal harm while not contradicting its value for human life.
• Option D supports the claim by showing regulatory recognition of animal testing's role in safe drug development.

Answer:

B. Aristotle first wrote about the practice of animal testing in ancient Greece during the third century BC.