When Does Genetic Modification

The video explores the advancements in genetic engineering, focusing on the creation of genetically modified animals for research and potential public use. It discusses ethical concerns, such as the moral implications of altering animal genetics and the welfare of animals involved in cloning. The conversation highlights the rapid technological progress and its impact on society, emphasizing the need for ethical considerations. The future of biotechnology, including cyborgs and genetic modifications, is also discussed, with a focus on balancing innovation with ethical responsibility.

What is a surprising aspect of current biotechnology advancements?

• The ability to create animals that can talk

• The availability of glow-in-the-dark pets

• The creation of animals that can fly

• The development of animals that can change color

How does modern genetic engineering differ from traditional animal domestication?

• It allows for more targeted and rapid changes

• It requires more crossbreeding

• It is slower and less precise

• It is less effective in altering animal traits

Why might genetically modified animals that look different evoke stronger emotional responses?

• Because they are less intelligent

• Because they are more useful

• Because they are more common

• Because they appear strange

What is a major inefficiency in the cloning process?

• It requires a lot of time

• It needs a large number of animals for procedures

• It is very expensive

• It produces animals that are always unhealthy

What is a potential benefit of biotechnology in developing countries?

• Developing animals that can speak

• Producing milk that can prevent infant diseases

• Creating pets that do not need food

• Growing plants that can walk

What is a future trend in biotechnology mentioned in the transcript?

• The creation of flying animals

• The integration of electronic components in living beings

• The production of plants that can glow

• The development of animals that can swim

What ethical concern is associated with cloning pets?

• It results in pets that are not loyal

• It requires the use of many animals for the process

• It takes too long to complete

• It is too expensive for most people