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Unit 1. Beyond Darwin. Listening for Deets

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does Lauren Weinstein mention as a positive outcome of genetic technology?

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2.

What is Weinstein's biggest concern about future genetic technology?

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3.

According to the audio, a gene can predict the life span of a human.

a)

Now

b)

Future

4.

According to the audio, predispositions to disease can be gauged.

a)

Now

b)

Future

5.

According to the audio, we can create custom-made babies.

a)

Now

b)

Future

6.

According to the audio, medical screening procedures can predict which disease one might suffer from.

a)

Now

b)

Future

7.

According to the audio, gene therapies offer new treatments for various diseases

a)

Now

b)

Future

8.

According to the audio, there is genetic discrimination by insurance companies and employers.

a)

Now

b)

Future

9.

According to the audio, we can limit who knows our genetic makeup.

a)

Now

b)

Future

10.

Based on the audio, do you consider that Lauren Weinstein is pro or con genetic engineering?

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