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Understanding Ethics and Bioethics

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What is the primary purpose of ethics?

To provide guidelines for conducting scientific experiments

To separate right from wrong and good from evil in our actions (correct)

To promote the use of biotechnological applications

To ensure that all scientific research is conducted ethically

Which area of ethics deals with the implications of biological research and biotechnological applications?

Bioethics (correct)

Social ethics

Medical ethics

Biomedical ethics

What is the main focus of bioethics?

Considering social and moral aspects of biological and medical technologies (correct)

Ensuring the profitability of biotechnological companies

Separating right from wrong in scientific research

Promoting the use of biotechnological applications

When dealing with bioethical issues, what fundamental question needs to be addressed?

Should this be done? Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a bioethical issue?

Synthetic genomes and synthetic biology Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the primary concerns about genetically modified (GM) crops?

They may alter the genetic composition of the species Signup and view all the answers

What is a key question regarding the introduction of GM plants into the natural environment?

Whether they will have a long-term effect on the ecosystem and biodiversity Signup and view all the answers

What issue arises concerning GM crops engineered to produce toxins to protect crops from pests and insects?

The effect of the toxin on specific species or groups of insects Signup and view all the answers

What is one concern related to how the product of the GM crop will be used?

The safety of feeding the product to animals and humans Signup and view all the answers

What is an area of concern regarding genetic modification of organisms such as plants?

Maintaining the original genetic composition of a species without major change Signup and view all the answers