Practice Key Ethical Questions (1.1) - Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues (ELSI)

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Question 1.
What is germline editing?
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Think about modifications that can be inherited.
Question 2.
Can you name a concern about designer babies?
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Consider who could access these technologies.
3Question 3.
What is germline editing?
- Changes made to somatic cells
- Changes that can be passed to future generations
- A method to enhance food crops
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Focus on what germline means.
4Question 4.
True or False: Designer babies are entirely accepted without ethical concerns.
- True
- False
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Think about the social implications.
Question 5.
Propose a regulatory framework for CRISPR technology addressing ethical concerns.
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Consider involvement of multiple stakeholders.
Question 6.
Discuss the social implications of allowing only the wealthy access to genetic modifications.
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Think about the impact on societal structure.

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