Practice Citizen Science And Open-source Biology (4.3) - Future Trends and Ethical Considerations in Genetic Engineering

Practice: Citizen science and open-source biology

Lesson 4.3Future Trends and Ethical Considerations in Genetic Engineering

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Question 1.
Define citizen science in your own words.
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Think about how non-experts can contribute to science.
Question 2.
What is one benefit of open-source biology?
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Consider the importance of accessibility in research.
3Question 3.
What is citizen science?
- A form of professional research
- Public involvement in scientific research
- Science conducted in laboratories
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Think about who gets to participate in science.
4Question 4.
True or False: Open-source biology restricts access to research findings.
- True
- False
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Think about the meaning of 'open-source'.
Question 5.
Critique the effectiveness of a specific citizen science project you know of and suggest improvements.
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Focus on both impact and community collaboration.
Question 6.
Propose an innovative open-source biology initiative that could address climate change.
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Incorporate technological and collaborative elements.

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