LIFE SCIENCE

OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE

BIOTECHNOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which describes a risk of biotechnology?
A
Bacteria can be used to make insulin and other human chemicals less expensively.
B
DNA fingerprinting can prove that an accused person did not commit the crime.
C
Health insurance companies may refuse to insure people who have genes for disease.
D
Human gene mapping can lead to treatment or prevention of disease.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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.

Detailed explanation-2: -Thus the correct option is ‘Transfer of a gene from parent to off spring’.

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