Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues of Biotechnology Quiz

1. The main concern of producing genetically modified plants, is the emergence of

resistance in plants.

a) True

b) False

2. GM foods are useful because:

a) They are resistant to pesticides

b) They can feed a lot of people

c) Both A and B

d) None of the above

3. One of the major issues in producing herbicide resistant crops or GM crops is that they
may result in the formation of superweeds.

a) True

b) False

4. One of the ethical concerns related to biotechnology is that there is a violation of

'species integrity' due to transferring a gene from one species to another.

a) True

b) False

5. ELSI stands for Ethical, Legal and _____.

a) Social issues

b) Society issues

c) Social implications

d) None of the above

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6. An ethical argument for GM crops includes:

a) Improve diets in developing countries.

b) Efficiency of food production

c) Safety and purity of food

d) All of the above

7. Biotechnology products can:

a) Cause allergies

b) Be unsafe for consumption

c) Have negative effects on the environment

d) All of the above

8. What is an ethical concern around mutations in children?

a) Are genetically engineered crops safe for the environment?

b) Should a pregnancy be ended if the fetus has a mutation for a serious genetic disorder?

c) What safeguards ensure that a person’s genetic information is kept private?

d) Who owns genetically modified organisms such as bacteria?

9. Why are the cons of the applications of biotechnology not always obvious right away?

10. With what project is the term ESLI associated?