Practice Ethical Concerns (5.1) - CRISPR and Genome Editing - Genetic Engineering Basic
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Question 1 Easy

What is germline editing?

💡 Hint: Think about how these changes affect future generations.

Question 2 Easy

What does 'designer babies' refer to?

💡 Hint: Consider ethical concerns about inequality.

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Question 1

What does germline editing modify?

Only adult DNA
Embryonic DNA
None

💡 Hint: Think about where changes could potentially be inherited.

Question 2

True or False: Designer babies are ethically uncontroversial.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider societal implications of genetic selection.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Imagine a world where germline editing is widely accessible. Analyze the potential societal changes it may bring.

💡 Hint: Consider the implications of access and equality.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss the potential consequences of allowing unrestricted off-target mutations in CRISPR.

💡 Hint: What might happen to the human genome as a result?

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