1
Q
what are the implications of genetic manipulation?
A
commercial
ethical
social
practical
2
Q
what are advantages of genetic manipulation?
A
- productivity, nutritional value and disease resistance can be improved in animals and plants
- new breeds and variation can be produced quicker
- ‘pharming’ can be used to modify organisms
- animals can be modified to model diseases for medical research
- breed resilience to extreme conditions
- xenotransplantation could treat illness
-breed to remove characteristics that have high risk of injury
3
Q
what are disadvantages of genetic manipulation?
A
- genetic variation may be lost
- may take a long time
-increased costs and no guarantee of success - not all animal collections will have the required facilities
- restrictions on where and when manipulation can be used
-risk to animal health and the environment
takes a long time to develop gene modification
4
Q
what are some ethical considerations?
A
- environmental risks
- religious and ethical views
- animal rights
- animal welfare
- species boundaries
- non- modified organisms
- moral views
- regulation and accessibility
