Which organization uses the acronym AAALAC?

Which organization uses the acronym AAALAC?

• A. American Association for the Advancement of Laboratory Animal Care
• B. American Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care
• C. Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC)
• D. Association for Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care

Answer: (C)

AAALAC is formed from the words in the organization's name: Association, Assessment, Accreditation, Laboratory, Animal, Care. The acronym comes from taking the initial letters of each of those words, exactly matching AAALAC. The correct option uses that precise name, which is why it’s the best choice. The other options alter the wording (adding American, Advancement, or omitting Assessment), which would not produce the same acronym and therefore aren’t correct. This organization—often referred to as AAALAC International—is known for accrediting laboratory animal care and use programs to promote humane treatment.

AAALAC is formed from the words in the organization's name: Association, Assessment, Accreditation, Laboratory, Animal, Care. The acronym comes from taking the initial letters of each of those words, exactly matching AAALAC. The correct option uses that precise name, which is why it’s the best choice. The other options alter the wording (adding American, Advancement, or omitting Assessment), which would not produce the same acronym and therefore aren’t correct. This organization—often referred to as AAALAC International—is known for accrediting laboratory animal care and use programs to promote humane treatment.