Practice Ethical Concerns (5.1) - CRISPR and Genome Editing

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Question 1.
What is germline editing?
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Think about how these changes affect future generations.
Question 2.
What does 'designer babies' refer to?
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Consider ethical concerns about inequality.
3Question 3.
What does germline editing modify?
- Only adult DNA
- Embryonic DNA
- None
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Think about where changes could potentially be inherited.
4Question 4.
True or False: Designer babies are ethically uncontroversial.
- True
- False
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Consider societal implications of genetic selection.
Question 5.
Imagine a world where germline editing is widely accessible. Analyze the potential societal changes it may bring.
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Consider the implications of access and equality.
Question 6.
Discuss the potential consequences of allowing unrestricted off-target mutations in CRISPR.
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What might happen to the human genome as a result?

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