AP BIOLOGY

THE MOLECULAR BASIS OF INHERITANCE

THE HUMAN GENOME

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does the Ethical, Legal and Social Implications program do?
A
Allows the project to whatever necessary to gather information
B
Ensures the government oversees the project
C
Takes care of the animals used in the project
D
Addresses issues raised by the project
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -“ELSI, ” which stands for “ethical, legal, and social implications” (or, in some cases, “ethical, legal, and social issues”), refers to the analysis of the societal implications of novel and emerging biomedical research and associated or resulting technological advancements.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ethical issues that arise from modern biotechnologies include the availability and use of privileged information, potential for ecological harm, access to new drugs and treatments, and the idea of interfering with nature. Applications include agriculture and health care.

Detailed explanation-3: -PROTECT PATIENT CONFIDENTIALITY Most instances of misuse arise from violations of the confidentiality and privacy of genetic information. Physicians should not share patients’ genetic information with third parties or release it to agencies without the patient’s consent, unless required by law.

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