Ethics Of Genetic Techologies

Question 1

Genetically Engineered Microorganisms can Make the ___________ Humans Need in Large Quantities and In a Very Pure Form.

Answer 1

Proteins.

Question 2

Advantages of Genetic Engineering in Agriculture?

Answer 2

• Improved Growth Rates of Plants and Animals.
• Increased Food Value of Crops, as Genetically Modified (GM) Crops Usually have Much Bigger Yields than Ordinary Crops.
• Crops can be Designed to Grow Well in Dry, Hot, or Cold Parts of the World.
• Crops can be Engineered to Produce Plants that Make their Own Pesticide or are Resistant to the Herbicides Used to Control Weeds.

Question 3

Main Ethical Objections to Genetic Engineering?

Answer 3

• Fears about Human Engineering.
• People May Want to Manipulate Genes of their Future Children to Make Sure they’re Born Healthy.
• There are Concerns that People Might Want to Use this Process to Have ‘Designer’ Children with Particular Characteristics such as Higher Intelligence or Good Looks.