Practice - Ethical Issues in Genetic Engineering
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Practice Questions
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Define GMO safety in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about why people are concerned about what they eat.
What does gene therapy aim to do?
💡 Hint: Consider how genes relate to diseases.
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What is a significant ethical concern regarding GMOs?
💡 Hint: Think about concerns people might have about eating food.
True or False: Germline editing is widely accepted without any ethical concerns.
💡 Hint: Think about the risks of changing human genetics.
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Discuss the moral implications of implementing gene therapy in cases of terminal diseases versus genetic enhancement in healthy individuals.
💡 Hint: Consider how society reacts to life-saving vs. enhancement technologies.
Consider a scenario where a wealthy nation makes gene therapy widely available. Discuss the potential global implications this could have on poorer nations.
💡 Hint: Think about how technological disparities can affect global relations.
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