Should gene-editing be embraced?

Should gene-editing be embraced?

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Business, Social Studies, Engineering, Biology

11th Grade - Professional Development

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What recent development has the National Academy of Sciences in America allowed?

Unlimited experimentation in gene editing

Commercial use of gene editing

Limited experimentation in gene editing

Banning of gene editing

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the potential benefits of gene editing mentioned in the video?

Curing diseases like sickle cell anemia

Creating new species

Increasing lifespan

Enhancing athletic abilities

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What ethical concern is raised about gene editing?

It can cause environmental damage

It may lead to overpopulation

It is considered as playing God

It is too expensive for research

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why might some people feel uneasy about gene editing?

It is a new technology

It involves altering DNA

It is not widely available

It is not yet proven effective

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is necessary for gene editing techniques to be accepted by society?

Strict regulation and societal comfort

Complete freedom of use

Government funding

Immediate implementation