Genetic Engineering and Its Implications

What is the purpose of human genetic engineering (HGE)?

• To determine a person's physical and mental characteristics at birth

• To correct errors in the DNA of living cells

• To develop chronic diseases

• To experiment with unborn babies

What is the main difference between HGE experiments on living individuals and unborn babies?

• Living individuals have fully developed genes, while unborn babies' cells are still developing

• Living individuals have genetic modifications passed on to further generations, while unborn babies do not

• Living individuals have a higher success rate in HGE experiments, while unborn babies do not

• Living individuals have a higher risk of developing chronic diseases, while unborn babies do not

What is the potential outcome of performing HGE on an unborn child?

• Genetic modification of every cell of the developing body

• Development of chronic diseases in the unborn child

• Passing on genetic modifications to further generations

• Increased risk of mental characteristics at birth

What is the current division of opinions among scientists regarding HGE?

• All scientists believe gene therapy will destroy the human race

• All scientists believe genetic engineering is the way of the future

• Some scientists fear gene therapy will destroy the human race, while others believe genetic engineering is the way of the future

• Some scientists believe gene therapy is the way of the future, while others fear genetic engineering will destroy the human race

According to Stephen Hawking, why should humans explore genetic engineering?

• To prevent robots and computers from taking over the world

• To ensure biological systems remain superior to electronic ones

• To develop chronic diseases in humans

• To experiment with unborn babies

What can be assumed about the development of genetic technology?

• It will continue to develop regardless of ethics

• It will only develop if it becomes an option for expecting parents

• It will stop developing if it becomes an option for expecting parents

• It will only develop if it becomes extremely costly

What is a potential consequence of gene therapy becoming an option for expecting parents?

• It will be extremely affordable for all expecting parents

• It will be limited to certain countries that are more open to HGE technology

• It will result in the destruction of the human race

• It will only be available for unborn babies