are they cheaper///
2007-11-02 21:42:23 · 10 answers · asked by forrestfyre 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
We use mice as mice. We use guinea pigs as guinea pigs. We use people as a funding source for the government.
2007-11-02 22:04:04 · answer #1 · answered by Warren W- a Mormon engineer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, have you ever heard of a guinea pig being used as a mouse?
2007-11-03 04:53:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sad isn't it.
but for any drug, cosmetics etc etc to pass approval, it has to be tested on animals.
& yes they must use mice because they're easy to breed & cheaper than guinea-pigs.
2007-11-03 04:49:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
scientists got fed up of trying to spell guinea and so used mice, although they might be changing them soon because of an increase in illiterate scientists
2007-11-03 04:52:07 · answer #4 · answered by hiya 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A lot cheaper
2007-11-03 04:47:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Less than a guinea anyway
2007-11-03 04:47:19 · answer #6 · answered by Sally Anne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they are cheaper and smaller so they require less upkeep. Also their body structure is similar enough to humans that they are good for testing whether things are carcinogens, toxins, etc.
2007-11-03 06:04:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well I must admit that most Reporters do seem unable to tell the difference between the two (may have something to do with failing their 'Science' GCSE's ...) .. here's a couple of links to help you ...
2007-11-03 05:57:49 · answer #8 · answered by Steve B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have told us nothing new either-time to ban all animal experiments & testing.
2007-11-03 05:02:34 · answer #9 · answered by mr.bigz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they breed quick. have lots of young. are easy to feed small in .size
2007-11-03 18:14:37 · answer #10 · answered by HaSiCiT Bust A Tie A1 TieBusters 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋