Pathways 2 Unit 6A
Which animals are often used in medical research? Why?
mice, rats, fruit flies, primates; to determine the effects of medicines on humans without putting humans at risk
Why are animals used in medical research? Give two reasons.
Animals can be used to test new drugs, and they can also be a source of a new drug.
The mamba snake is an example of a species of animal that has helped to advance our medical _________.
knowledge