Mixed
Does Pope Francis support the scientific research regarding genetic cloning, yes or no?
Yes!
Disadvantages of Genetic Cloning
- A) Increased susceptibility to diseases
- B) Enhanced biodiversity in ecosystems
- C) Potential for improved medical treatments
- D) Reduced uniformity in agricultural practices
A) Increased susceptibility to diseases
There aren't any ethical issues involved regarding the use of genetic cloning. True or False? State one ethical issue
False
Playing God
Dignity of Human Life
Respect for Natural Law
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The Catholic Church stands firmly against most forms of artificial reproduction and stem cell research
True
Advantages of Genetic Cloning
- A) Increased genetic diversity
- B) Rapid production of identical organisms
- C) Genetic variability within offspring
- D) Reduced agricultural yield
B) Rapid production of identical organisms
Name one potential benefit and one potential disadvantage of genetic cloning.
Disadvantages:
1) Ethical Concerns
2) Biological Warfare
3) Health Risks
Benefits:
1) Preservation of endangered species
2) Help cure diseases and disabilities
3) Advancements in biotechnology
Ethical Considerations of Genetic Cloning
- A) No ethical concerns exist
- B) Ethical issues mainly regarding the use of resources
- C) Moral dilemmas concerning the manipulation of life
- D) Ethical perspectives unrelated to life sciences
- C) Moral dilemmas concerning the manipulation of life
Genetic mutation can only be performed on microorganisms (True or False)
False
Define genetic cloning.
Genetic cloning involves creating identical copies of genes or organisms.
How long do you think one person's DNA is if it was stretched out fully?
a) 750 Million Km
b) 10 Million Km
c) 1 Trillion Km
d) 16 Billion km
d) 16 Billion km or 10 Billion Miles
Which of the following is a potential benefit of genetic cloning?
a. Increased genetic diversity
b. Preservation of endangered species
c. Reduction of environmental impact
d. Prevention of natural selection
b. Preservation of endangered species
From a Catholic perspective, what are the main moral objections to genetic cloning? (Points awarded to correct listing of at least 3 points from the answer)
Playing God:
Dignity of Human Life:
Respect for Natural Law:
Potential for Exploitation:
Creation of Life Outside Marital Union:
Respect for Human Embryos:
Humans are 99.9% identical in their genetic makeup. (True or False?)
True. Despite all of the genetic differences responsible for differences in how we look, behave, or are susceptible to disease, humans are 99.9% genetically identical.
What is a common method for introducing cloned genes into a host organism for genetic engineering purposes?
a. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
b. Gel electrophoresis
c. Restriction enzyme digestion
d. Gene transfer using vectors
b Gene transfer using vectors
What does CRISPR Stand for?
Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats