Which of the Following Is a Spotlight Question When Dealing

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a spotlight question when dealing with ethical dilemmas?

• A) What sort of trouble will I get into because of my decision?
• B) Are there any legal consequences to my decision?
• C) Who will be affected by my decision?
• D) How will I feel if my family finds out about my decision?
• E) How will my career be affected by my decision?

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Definitions:

Genetic Engineering

A field of biotechnology that involves directly manipulating the genes of organisms to modify or improve specific characteristics or produce desired products.

Dominant Genes

Genes that express their trait even when only one copy is present, overpowering recessive genes in determining certain characteristics.

Recessive Genes

Genes that produce their characteristic phenotype only when their allele is identical and not masked by a dominant allele in a heterozygous pairing.

Epigenetics

The study of heritable changes in gene expression that occur without changes in the DNA sequence, often influenced by environmental factors and lifestyle.