AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Why is this procedure most likely considered controversial? There are associated ethical and moral issues. There is an insufficient supply of donor cells. There is an increased risk of infection.

Detailed explanation-2: -The ethical questions surrounding gene therapy and genome editing include: How can “good” and “bad” uses of these technologies be distinguished? Who decides which traits are normal and which constitute a disability or disorder? Will the high costs of gene therapy make it available only to the wealthy?

Detailed explanation-3: -Five sets of ethical concerns have been raised about GM crops: potential harm to human health; potential damage to the environment; negative impact on traditional farming practice; excessive corporate dominance; and the ‘unnaturalness’ of the technology.

Detailed explanation-4: -The main ethical issue of recombinant DNA technology concerns the nature of investigations and their impact on future generations. Recombinant DNA is an artificial DNC created by two or more DNA strands that would not usually occur together in natural environment.

Detailed explanation-5: -The cost to the animal always outweighs the benefits as, by carrying out genetic engineering, we are violating their rights. Genetic engineering often involves modifying animals for reasons that have no benefit for that species, and could potentially cause them pain and discomfort.