Biotechnology and Ethics

GMO stands for

• Genetically Made Organism

• Genetically Modified Organism

• Growing More Organisms

• Growing Many Organisms

Which of the following describes how we could use genetic modification?

• It allows for a large amount of medications to be produced

• It helps with the pollution in Earth's oceans

• It can help us alter genes in crops to become insect-resistant

• It can increase the amount of non-renewable resources

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What type of science allows us to alter the DNA of a corn plant so that it will contain more protein?

• biology

• biotechnology

• geology

• physiology

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what is involved in creating genetically modified bacteria

• allowing to reproduce freely

• changing food source

• using biotech methods

• growing them on plants

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Which is most important when investigating ethical issues in biotechnology?

• cost of the technology

• advantage of the technology

• public opinion of the technology

• benefits of the technology outweighing the harm

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Which area of biotechnology is most likely to create ethical problems?

• insulin production by bacteria

• organ cloning

• genetic engineering to increase crop yields

• forensic testing of crime scene evidence

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Which is a concern of scientists when genetically modifying plants?

• Plants will pass on diseases to animals.

• There will be a decrease in biodiversity.

• Plants will have a longer growing season.

• There will be a decrease in revenue for pesticide manufacturers.

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Personal medical records become more available and more detailed because of biotechnological research. Based on this information, which is a major concern to the public?

• transmission of more diseases

• an increase in under qualified doctors

• inappropriate use of medical information

• overdiagnosis of certain medical conditions

Tomatoes are genetically modified to have a longer shelf-life. Which best describes a concern people have with eating GM tomatoes?

• GM tomatoes do not taste as good as organic

• GM tomatoes are more expensive

• the DNA used to modify the tomatoes could change the DNA of the person eating the tomato

• GM tomatoes ripen and rot more quickly

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Which of the following best describes the ethical concern of 'playing God' in biotechnology?

• A) Altering the natural genetic makeup of organisms

• B) Increasing crop yields through traditional farming

• C) Using natural selection to breed animals

• D) Developing new flavors of fruits through cross-breeding

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