2.1 - Autonomy and Consent
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Practice Questions
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What does autonomy mean in the context of genetic engineering?
💡 Hint: Think about the concept of individual rights.
Define informed consent.
💡 Hint: Consider what participants need to know before joining a study.
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What does autonomy mean in the context of genetic engineering?
💡 Hint: Think about individual rights.
True or False: Informed consent is only needed in clinical trials involving drugs, not in genetic engineering.
💡 Hint: Consider the ethical obligations in all research.
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Describe the ethical implications of conducting genetic modifications on individuals unable to provide informed consent.
💡 Hint: Consider the importance of consent from a rights perspective.
Analyze a situation where informed consent was not adequately obtained in a clinical trial and discuss the potential consequences.
💡 Hint: Think about the broader impacts on community trust in research.
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