2.7 Using Hormone

Question 1

What are the ethical concerns about using fertility drugs?

Answer 1

Much older women have babies. Extra embryos may be produced and stored

Question 2

Why is it important to use plant hormones correctly in agriculture?

Answer 2

The hormones might kill trees or other plants as well as weeds

Question 3

What are the benefits to women of taking hormones?

Answer 3

Contraceptives prevent unwanted pregnancies. Allows couples to plan their family. Gives woman control over her life. Fertility drugs used in IVF- allows infertile women to have babies