Chapter 1 - Martin Needs Medical Treatment (or does he?)

1. What is wrong with Martin?

2. Do you think that Martin should have genetic treatment (if it were possible) to correct his problem? Why or why not?

3. Do you think Martin should avoid having children in order to not pass along his condition? Why or why not?

4. What is the difference between ethical, legal, and social issues?

Chapter 2 - Priya Should Find Out If She Has Inherited a Fatal Disease (or should she?)

1. Describe the disease Priya's mother had?

2. If you were Priya, would you get tested for this disease? Why or Why not?

3. If Priya is tested and found to have the gene for the disease, who else has a right to know? (her family, her employers, her boyfriend...) Explain your answer.

4. What are the pros (good points) and cons (bad points) of having this genetic test performed?

Chapter 3 - Howard's Health Is Up to Him (or is it?)

1. What did the doctor tell Howard?

2. Why is it that some people who have the gene for a disease, never actually get the disease. List three possibilities in your answer.

3. How can creating a genetic profile be helpful to a person?

4. If the genes are found that cause "criminal behavior", should the police be informed of those people that have those genes so they can keep an eye on them? Defend your answer.

Chapter 4 - Carlos and Mollie Can Have a Perfectly Healthy Baby (or can they?)

1. If you were Mollie, would you have the test to determine if you were a carrier for cystic fibrosis?

2. How can reproductive technology increase a couple's chances of having a healthy child?

3. If the couple conceives, and a genetic test confirms that the fetus will have the disease, should the pregnancy be terminated? Explain your reasons.

Chapter 5 - Donita Should Cooperate with the Police (or should she?)

1. If you were Donita, would you submit saliva and hair samples to the police to help find the murderer? Why or Why not?

2. List 3 ways in which DNA fingerprints have been used:

Chapter 6 - John and Elsa Will Profit from Biotech Farming (or will they?)

1. If you were Elsa and John, would you use the hormone on the cows? Why or why not?

2. What kinds of things are being produced by biotech labs? (List at least 3)

3. Why do animal rights activists object to using BGH on cows?

Now proceed to the survey on Bioethics. Use your paper as reference if you're not sure about your answers, and don't forget to "view results" to see how other people have answered the same questions. Go to
http://www.biologycorner.com/surveyethics.html