Practice Biosecurity And Risk Preparedness (5) - Future Trends and Ethical Considerations in Genetic Engineering

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Question 1.
What is biosecurity?
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Think about safety in biological contexts.
Question 2.
What is a genetic kill-switch?
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Relates to stopping modified organisms.
3Question 3.
What does biosecurity ensure?
- Freedom of research
- Preventing risks
- Increasing biodiversity
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Think about safety first.
4Question 4.
True or False: Genetic kill-switches allow engineered organisms to thrive in the wild.
- True
- False
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Consider what a 'kill-switch' does.
Question 5.
Design a biosecurity protocol for a research facility handling genetically modified plants.
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Consider all layers of safety.
Question 6.
Evaluate the potential risks and benefits of implementing genetic kill-switches and how they can be applied in field studies.
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Think about trade-offs in research.

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