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Ethics in Biological Research

Biology ⇒ Scientific Inquiry and Experimental Design in Biology

Ethics in Biological Research starts at 9 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Ethics in Biological Research. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.
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A researcher is pressured to publish positive results only. What ethical issue does this represent?
A scientist discovers a new gene-editing technique that could cure a disease but also be misused. What ethical considerations should be addressed before publishing the findings?
A study involves collecting genetic data from participants. What ethical issue must be considered regarding this data?
Describe one way to minimize harm to animals in biological research.
Describe the purpose of an Institutional Review Board (IRB) in biological research.
Describe the role of transparency in maintaining ethical standards in biological research.
Explain the concept of 'dual use' in biological research.
Explain why confidentiality is important in biological research involving human subjects.
Explain why it is important to disclose funding sources in scientific publications.
What is the main ethical issue with conducting experiments without the knowledge of the participants?
What is the main purpose of peer review in scientific research?