THE MOLECULAR BASIS OF INHERITANCE
THE HUMAN GENOME
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Question
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Which situation is most likely to raise ethical questions about using biotechnology?
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increased crop yields
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new vaccine development
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increased job opportunities
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genetically modified food crops
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -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-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.
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