Which Statement Accurately Characterizes an Ethical Consideration Surrounding Human Genetics

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which statement accurately characterizes an ethical consideration surrounding human genetics?

• A) Nonrelatives are more likely than relatives to carry the same harmful alleles.
• B) Genetic discrimination is not yet possible, even with all the known effects of genetic information.
• C) In the current ethical climate, genetic privacy is not a significant concern.
• D) Consanguineous matings are prohibited by half of U.S. States due to increased risk autosomal recessive alleles.
• E) Most insurance companies have instituted policies against keeping genetic information on their policy holders.

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