Which example represents a modern biotechnology technique that raises potential ethical issues? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

BIOTECHNOLOGY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

A	Yeast used to make bread dough rise
B	Breeding two species together to make a new species
C	Adding an organism’s DNA to another organism
D	Crossbreeding two plants

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: -The development of insulin, the growth hormone, molecular identity and diagnostics, gene therapies and vaccines such as hepatitis B are some of the milestones of biotechnology and its alliance with genetic engineering.

Detailed explanation-3: -The three important techniques of biotechnology are: (1) Recombinant DNA Technology (Genetic Engineering) (2) Plant Tissue Culture and (3) Transgenic (Genetically Modified Organisms).

Detailed explanation-4: -Clinical trials on humans and animals for making new vaccines or medicines are also responsible for creating ethical issues. Harm to the environment: This is the biggest issue that arises due to biotechnology.

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LIFE SCIENCE

OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE

BIOTECHNOLOGY