Practice Ethical Issues (10.4) - BIOTECHNOLOGY AND ITS APPLICATIONS

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Question 1.
Define biopiracy.
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Think about the exploitation of local resources by outsiders.
Question 2.
What does GEAC stand for?
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It regulates genetic modifications in India.
3Question 3.
What is biopiracy?
- Exploitation of biological resources without compensation
- Legal patenting of new organisms
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Consider actions taken without consent.
4Question 4.
True or False: GEAC is responsible for patenting GM organisms.
- True
- False
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Think about GEAC's role in governance.
Question 5.
Critically evaluate the balance between innovation in biotechnology and the preservation of traditional knowledge.
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Consider how laws protect while allowing innovation.
Question 6.
Propose a community-based approach to combating biopiracy.
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Think about grassroots movements.

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