Biology, 12.01.2021 20:50 matthewboeckman6831

4 Great strides are being made in identifying genetic markers for disease within the human genome. Which of the
following would be considered an ethical misuse of this information?
А.
hospitals using genetic information about specific patients in order to develop treatments for those
individuals
B
individuals deciding not to have children based on the results of genetic testing showing they carry the
allele for a fatal disease
C
insurance companies refusing to insure a person based on information they required about the
person's genome indicating a high risk for a certain disease
D
doctors informing their patients that they are likely to develop a debilitating illness for which there is no
treatment based on patient-requested genetic tests
5
What do all forms of biotechnology have in common?
А.
They all involve modifying an organism's genetic makeup
В.
They all create intense public debate when they are first introduced
C
They all make use of living organisms to do a job or provide a service
D
They all combine the use of machines with living organisms in some way

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