Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in Biotechnology and Medicine

The video explores bioethics, focusing on ethical dilemmas in medicine, transgenic organisms, GMOs, and cloning. It discusses the benefits and risks of genetic engineering and the ethical concerns they raise. Bioethics provides a framework for addressing these issues, emphasizing the need for regulatory oversight and ethical decision-making in biotechnology.

What is the primary role of bioethics in the medical field?

• To provide financial support for medical research

• To ensure equal access to healthcare for all

• To promote the use of technology in medicine

• To address ethical dilemmas and guide decision-making

Why is the use of transgenic organisms in research considered an ethical concern?

• They are too expensive to produce

• They may disturb the natural genome of organisms

• They are not effective in research

• They are illegal in most countries

What is the main ethical concern with the production of transgenic animals?

• They disturb the natural genetic makeup

• They may harm the environment

• They are too costly to maintain

• They are not useful for research

What is a potential benefit of transgenic crops like golden rice?

• They are resistant to all pests

• They require less water to grow

• They contain higher levels of vitamin A

• They grow faster than traditional crops

How does bioethics help in the field of biotechnology?

• By reducing the cost of biotechnological products

• By setting ethical guidelines and regulations

• By increasing the speed of technological development

• By providing funding for research

What is a major concern regarding the long-term use of GMOs?

• They may lead to a decrease in food production

• They could cause unknown long-term health effects

• They are more expensive than traditional crops

• They are not accepted by consumers

What is a key ethical question regarding the use of GMOs?

• Whether their benefits outweigh potential risks

• Whether they can replace all traditional crops

• How to increase their production

• How to make them more affordable

What is one of the potential consequences of human cloning?

• Decreased disease prevalence

• Increased genetic diversity

• Overpopulation and resource depletion

• Improved human health

What is a potential risk of cloning in terms of genetic diversity?

• It increases genetic diversity

• It leads to a loss of genetic variation

• It enhances genetic mutations

• It has no impact on genetic diversity

Why is human cloning considered a controversial topic?

• It is already a common practice

• It poses no ethical dilemmas

• It is widely accepted by all scientists

• It could disrupt natural genetic variation