Ethics & Biotechnology

Question 1

What are Ethics?

Answer 1

A code of values for our actions

Question 2

Why are plants genetically engineered?

Answer 2

• To resist pests, disease or weed killer
• To grow in harsh climates
• To incerease production

Question 3

Why are embryos used as stem cells?

Answer 3

Less mutations can occur whereas using adult stem cells can lead to mutations or cancer

Question 4

What cell is injected into a fertilised pig egg for human organ formation?

Answer 4

iPS cell