The Emerging Field of Synthetic Biology,while Offering Promising Breakthroughs in Medicine

question 55

Multiple Choice

The emerging field of synthetic biology,while offering promising breakthroughs in medicine and energy production,is not without concern.  Apprehension by ethicists is understandable since ________.

• A)the ability to create life from scratch raises a multitude of issues
• B)medical insurance costs will likely skyrocket
• C)mutations in manufactured cells will cause problems for existing organisms
• D)oil and gas prices will increase as a result of the decreased demand for fossil fuels

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Definitions:

Urethra

A tube that conveys urine from the bladder to the outside of the body in both sexes and also transports semen in males.

Semen

A fluid containing sperm and other secretions from the male reproductive system.

Dihydrotestosterone

A potent androgen hormone produced from testosterone, playing a crucial role in male development and health.

Testosterone

A primary male sex hormone crucial for the development of male reproductive tissues, as well as promoting secondary sexual characteristics like increased muscle and bone mass.