124. An epidemiological study claims a strong association between exposure to a rare chemical and a very common disease. What critical interpretation should be made regarding biological plausibility?
A.
The association is highly plausible.
B.
The association needs to be critically examined for biological plausibility; rare exposure causing common disease is less common.
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C.
Biological plausibility is irrelevant.
D.
The chemical is definitely carcinogenic.
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The association is highly plausible.
The association needs to be critically examined for biological plausibility; rare exposure causing common disease is less common.