Which of the following statements would LEAST likely be made by an animal rights activist?

a. Animal research is unethical.
b. Animals have the same degree of rights as do humans.
c. The use of animals in research can be justified by the benefits of such research.
d. Animal research must be supervised by veterinarians.
e. There should be limits to the types of studies that are done using animals.

Answer: c. The use of animals in research can be justified by the benefits of such research.