THE MOLECULAR BASIS OF INHERITANCE
THE HUMAN GENOME
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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What is a potential disadvantage or ethical objection posed by the HGP?
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pressure to terminate pregnancies
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discrimination against individuals
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data protection
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none of these
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all of these
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -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.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Human Genome Project is beneficial for science and preventing disease and curing diseases. However, it raises ethical issues as it can cause discrimination by employers and insurers.
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