Ethical Issues in Biotechnology
Biology ⇒ Biotechnology and Applications
Ethical Issues in Biotechnology starts at 12 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe one ethical concern related to prenatal genetic testing.
Describe one ethical issue associated with the use of biotechnology in agriculture to produce pest-resistant crops.
Describe one ethical issue related to the commercialization of genetically modified seeds.
Describe one ethical issue related to the patenting of biotechnological inventions.
Describe one ethical issue related to the use of biobanks for genetic research.
A biotechnology company develops a gene-editing therapy that could potentially cure a rare genetic disorder but has not yet undergone long-term safety testing. Discuss the ethical considerations that should be addressed before making this therapy available to patients.
A country is considering mandatory genetic screening for all newborns to identify potential health risks. Discuss one major ethical concern with implementing such a policy.
A research team wants to use CRISPR to edit the genes of human embryos to prevent a hereditary disease. The edited embryos will not be implanted but will be studied in the lab. What ethical issues should be considered in this research scenario?
Which international declaration provides guidelines for ethical conduct in human genetic research?
(1) Helsinki Declaration
(2) Universal Declaration on the Human Genome and Human Rights
(3) Kyoto Protocol
(4) Cartagena Protocol
Which of the following best describes 'biopiracy'?
(1) The legal use of genetic resources
(2) The unauthorized use of biological resources from another country
(3) The protection of indigenous knowledge
(4) The conservation of biodiversity
Which of the following best describes the precautionary principle in biotechnology ethics?
(1) Proceed with new technologies regardless of risks
(2) Take preventive action in the face of uncertainty
(3) Ignore public opinion
(4) Focus only on economic benefits
Which of the following is a key ethical issue in gene therapy?
(1) High cost of treatment
(2) Potential for unintended genetic changes
(3) Improved patient outcomes
(4) Faster recovery
Fill in the blank: ________ is the principle that individuals should have the freedom to make their own choices regarding participation in biotechnology research.
Fill in the blank: ________ refers to the right of individuals to control access to their personal genetic information.
Fill in the blank: The ________ of biotechnology products should be based on scientific evidence and ethical considerations.
Fill in the blank: The ________ principle in bioethics emphasizes the obligation to do good and prevent harm.
Is it ethical to use biotechnology to alter the genetic makeup of wild species for conservation purposes? Answer Yes or No.
Is it ethical to use biotechnology to clone animals for food production? Answer Yes or No.
Is it ethical to use biotechnology to create 'designer babies'? Answer Yes or No.
Is it ethical to use biotechnology to enhance human lifespan beyond natural limits? Answer Yes or No.
