Question

What are ethical associated with medical uses of DNA technology? Select all that apply.

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• Getting diagnosed for a high risk of cancer can lead to earlier lifestyle changes that promote a healthier life.

• Gene therapy could potentially be used not only for life-threatening illnesses, but also to enhance appearance or performance.

• Genetic tests could be used to screen embryos for desirable traits, such as eye color or sex.

• Genetic testing that allows early diagnosis of risk for a disease can potentially cause depression or anxiety in the individual and decrease effectiveness of treatment.

• DNA probes can be used not only to screen for alleles known to be associated with diseases but also to identify locations of adult stem cells in the body.

Answer 1

Genetic testing has opened up.a new avenue for disease treatment In cases where there are few or no current treatment options.genetic tests enable those who are at risk due to their family history to make proper life choices. It also creates a lot of ethical considerations to understand for any test. So the correct answers are:

1. Getting diagnosed for a high risk of cancer can lead to earlier lifestyle changes that promote a healthier life.

2. Gene therapy could potentially be used not only for life-threatening illnesses, but also to enhance appearance or performance.

3. Genetic testing that allows early diagnosis of risk for a disease can potentially cause depression or anxiety in the individual and decrease effectiveness of treatment.

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