The ELSI Program of the Human Genome Project Is Investigating

question 5

Multiple Choice

The ELSI program of the Human Genome Project is investigating all of the following areas of concern EXCEPT:

• A) protection of personal genetic information.
• B) genetic targets for biological warfare agents.
• C) the genetic components of ethnicity.
• D) the impact of learning about contributions of genes to behavior.
• E) the ethical boundaries for use of genomics and genetic information.

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Definitions:

Sociocultural Considerations

Aspects of social and cultural contexts that influence behaviors, practices, and policies, recognizing the impact of societal and cultural factors.

Economic Security

The condition of having stable income or other resources to support a standard of living now and in the foreseeable future.

Underemployment

A situation in which workers are employed in positions requiring less education and skill than they have.

Productivity

A measure of the efficiency of production, often calculated as the ratio of outputs produced to inputs used.