4.6.1 - Ethical Issues
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What is biosafety?
💡 Hint: Think about how we ensure safety when using GMOs.
Name one genetically modified crop.
💡 Hint: Consider a crop designed to resist pests.
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What is a primary ethical concern of genetic modification?
💡 Hint: Remember the balance between modification and the environment.
True or False: Gene patenting is widely accepted as ethical.
💡 Hint: Think about whether it’s right to own parts of nature.
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Create a debate outline on the ethics of gene patenting. Identify arguments for and against it.
💡 Hint: Think about who benefits and who might be harmed.
Discuss the historical context of animal testing in biotechnology and how public perception has evolved over time.
💡 Hint: Consider how media and advocacy have influenced opinions.
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