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Why is regulation needed for the manipulation of living organisms?
Why is regulation needed for the manipulation of living organisms?
- To grant patents for GM research
- To evaluate the morality of human activities (correct)
- To ensure biological significance
- To introduce GM-organisms into the ecosystem
What is the purpose of the Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC) mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC) mentioned in the text?
- To evaluate the biological significance of genetic modification
- To make decisions regarding the validity of GM research (correct)
- To introduce GM-organisms into the ecosystem
- To grant patents for GM-organisms
What problems have arisen with the modification/usage of living organisms for public services?
What problems have arisen with the modification/usage of living organisms for public services?
- Difficulties in obtaining patents (correct)
- Unpredictable results when introduced into the ecosystem
- Lack of ethical standards
- Lack of biological significance
