1.3 - Synthetic Life
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Practice Questions
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What is synthetic life?
💡 Hint: Think about designing life forms.
Give one application of synthetic biology in agriculture.
💡 Hint: Consider water-related issues.
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What does synthetic life involve?
💡 Hint: Which option relates to designing life?
True or False: Synthetic biology can help in the development of sustainable agriculture.
💡 Hint: Think of innovations in farming.
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Discuss the potential benefits and risks of creating synthetic organisms for bioremediation.
💡 Hint: Consider both the upside and downside in your evaluation.
Propose a set of ethical guidelines for the synthesis of new life forms and justify each.
💡 Hint: Think about public engagement and safety.
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