Which of the Following Statements Is Most Reflective of the Utilitarian

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is most reflective of the utilitarian school of ethical thought?

• A)Lying is wrong.
• B)Lying is OK if it's done to avoid hurting someone's feelings.
• C)Both A and B
• D)Neither A nor B

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Definitions:

Dominant Gene

A gene that suppresses the expression of another gene when they are both present.

Sex-Linked Diseases

Genetic disorders that are determined by the sex chromosomes and are usually passed down from parent to child, often affecting one sex more frequently than the other.

X Chromosome

One of the two sex chromosomes, with females typically having two X chromosomes and males having one X and one Y chromosome.

Female Carriers

Women who carry one copy of a mutated gene for a recessive genetic condition, potentially passing the condition to their offspring without showing symptoms themselves.