Exploring the Ethics of Biotechnology
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What method for addressing ethical issues related to modern biotechnology is recommended by Comstock (2000)?

  • Asking stakeholders for their opinions
  • Making decisions based on personal beliefs
  • Working methodically through a series of questions (correct)
  • Ignoring ethical concerns and focusing solely on scientific facts

    • What is the Precautionary principle in the context of addressing ethical issues related to modern biotechnology?

  • Being cautious and taking preventative measures to avoid harm (correct)
  • Choosing the option that is most financially profitable
  • Always choosing the option that presents an ethical value
  • Ignoring potential harms and focusing solely on benefits

    • What is the recommended approach for identifying options when addressing ethical issues related to modern biotechnology?

  • Emphasizing creative problem-solving and identifying the advantages and disadvantages of each option (correct)
  • Considering only non-ethical values such as money and power
  • Choosing the option that benefits the majority of stakeholders
  • Ignoring the objectives of stakeholders

    • What is one of the ethical principles that can guide decision-making around biotechnology?

    <p>The principle of justice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a method for addressing ethical issues related to biotechnology?

    <p>Asking questions about harm, available information, options, ethical principles, and how to reach moral closure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of an ethical decision made by a company in the biotechnology industry?

    <p>Withdrawing GM peanuts containing a gene from Brazil nut due to their allergenic properties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Addressing Ethical Issues of Genetically Engineered Seeds

    • There is an intrinsic objection to biotechnology due to its alleged unnaturalness and playing “God” by interfering with nature.
    • Biotechnology is seen as going against nature and crossing natural species boundaries, which is morally objectionable.
    • Religious beliefs and principles, such as in Islam, can influence the moral concerns surrounding biotechnology.
    • Ethical principles such as rights theory, theories of justice, consequentialism, utilitarianism, precautionary principle, environmental ethics, and religion can guide decision-making around biotechnology.
    • A method for addressing ethical issues related to biotechnology involves asking questions about the harm envisaged, the information available, the options, ethical principles to guide decisions, and how to reach moral closure.
    • Sound ethical judgments require a thorough understanding of the scientific facts surrounding biotechnology.
    • Creative problem-solving and identifying the objectives and interests of stakeholders can help protect their interests.
    • Ethical values such as trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and civic virtue should be prioritized over non-ethical values such as money and power.
    • Environmental ethics and the religious and cultural values of multi-ethnic and multi-religious countries like Malaysia should also be considered.
    • Ethical decision-making should allow for the participation and representation of all stakeholders, and compromise solutions should be reached in ways that consider all interests.
    • Pioneer Hi-Breed withdrew GM peanuts containing a gene from Brazil nut, despite investing much money in their development, due to their allergenic properties, demonstrating an ethical decision.
    • Halal products and sources of genes are important considerations for Muslims, and the use of genetically engineered seeds can have significant impacts on agriculture and the environment.

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    Is Biotechnology Ethically Acceptable? Take this Quiz to Test Your Knowledge on the Intrinsic Objections to Genetically Engineered Terminator Seeds and Their Impact on Agriculture. Explore the Controversial Belief of 'Playing God' and the Moral Values Surrounding the Manipulation of Nature.

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