While Genetic Engineering Gives Humans Potential Control Over Heredity and Evolutionary

question 103

Multiple Choice

While genetic engineering gives humans potential control over heredity and evolutionary processes, there is a key question with respect to the use of genetic engineering?

• A) Is this research of significant value to test these techniques on animals?
• B) Is it moral/ethical to manipulate genetic makeup?
• C) Does the research show that these techniques actually produce any lasting changes?
• D) Can these findings on animals be meaningfully applied to humans?

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