2.8 Ethical Considerations Flashcards

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Define the term ‘ethical issues’

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Refers to the human attitudes regarding the rights and wrongs of using microorganisms in gene technology

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Give two arguments in support of use of genetic transformation

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:) Improved disease resistance of crops, decreased use of pesticides
:) Production of medicinal products to improve health

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Give examples of a medicinal product produced by genetic transformation

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Human insulin produced from E.coli

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Give two arguments against the use of genetic engineering

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:( risks in terms of drug and food safety

:( unknown impact of genes that might ‘escape’ into wild populations

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What is a hazard?

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Danger that could arise when carrying out an activity

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What is a risk?

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Calculated chance of potential hazard occurring

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How can you reduce the risks of microbiological processes?

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Using aseptic techniques

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