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Question 1
Which of the following is true of genetic screening?
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Counselors who are
involved in genetic
screening find it easy to
remain value-neutral.
Incorrect Genetic screening is the testing of
groups at risk for genetic disease for
the purposes of identifying those
who possess certain genes that make
individuals susceptible to genetic
disease or carrier status.
See "Genetics and the Control of
Human Reproduction."
Genetic screening is an Incorrect Genetic screening is the testing of
expensive process that is
groups at risk for genetic disease for
considered to be
the purposes of identifying those
medically unnecessary.
who possess certain genes that make
individuals susceptible to genetic
disease or carrier status.
See "Genetics and the Control of
Human Reproduction."
Genetic screening strives Incorrect Genetic screening is the testing of
to improve the genetic
groups at risk for genetic disease for
constitution of an
the purposes of identifying those
individual by removing
who possess certain genes that make
bad genes.
individuals susceptible to genetic
disease or carrier status.
See "Genetics and the Control of
Human Reproduction."
Genetic screening
involves testing entire
groups at risk for a
Correct
Genetic screening is the testing of
groups at risk for genetic disease for
the purposes of identifying those
specific genetic disease.
who possess certain genes that make
individuals susceptible to genetic
disease or carrier status.
See "Genetics and the Control of
Human Reproduction."
Genetic screening refers
to the act of acquiring
the genetic material of
another human being
without his or her
permission.
Incorrect Genetic screening is the testing of
groups at risk for genetic disease for
the purposes of identifying those
who possess certain genes that make
individuals susceptible to genetic
disease or carrier status.
See "Genetics and the Control of
Human Reproduction."
Question 2
A man with a family history of colon cancer wants to determine his child's
genetic predisposition to the disease. In this situation, ________ will be the
most suitable procedure.
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genetic testing Correct
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Within the past few years evidence has
become available that specific genetic tests can
identify people who are at risk for serious
diseases such as breast cancer and certain
forms of colon cancer.
See "Genetics and the Control of Human
Reproduction."
genetic
engineering
Incorrect Within the past few years evidence has
become available that specific genetic tests can
identify people who are at risk for serious
diseases such as breast cancer and certain
forms of colon cancer.
See "Genetics and the Control of Human
Reproduction."
gene
Incorrect Within the past few years evidence has
enhancement
become available that specific genetic tests can
identify people who are at risk for serious
diseases such as breast cancer and certain
forms of colon cancer.
See "Genetics and the Control of Human
Reproduction."
genetic
mapping
Incorrect Within the past few years evidence has
become available that specific genetic tests can
identify people who are at risk for serious
diseases such as breast cancer and certain
forms of colon cancer.
See "Genetics and the Control of Human
Reproduction."
full genome
sequencing
Incorrect Within the past few years evidence has
become available that specific genetic tests can
identify people who are at risk for serious
diseases such as breast cancer and certain
forms of colon cancer.
See "Genetics and the Control of Human
Reproduction."
Question 3
The Human Genome Project aims to ________.
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identify genetic
carriers of diseases
such as Tay-Sachs
syndrome in the
United States
Incorrect The Human Genome Project is an
international genetic research initiative
that has as its goal the identification of
the position of all of the 50,000–
100,000 genes in the human body.
See "Genetics and the Control of
Human Reproduction."
identify the position of Correct
every gene in the
human body
The Human Genome Project is an
international genetic research initiative
that has as its goal the identification of
the position of all of the 50,000–
100,000 genes in the human body.
See "Genetics and the Control of
Human Reproduction."
identify genetic causes Incorrect The Human Genome Project is an
of medical problems
international genetic research initiative
such as breast cancer
that has as its goal the identification of
the position of all of the 50,000–
100,000 genes in the human body.
See "Genetics and the Control of
Human Reproduction."
conduct genetic
Incorrect The Human Genome Project is an
screenings for diseases
international genetic research initiative
which affect
that has as its goal the identification of
nonminority
the position of all of the 50,000–
Caucasians
100,000 genes in the human body.
See "Genetics and the Control of
Human Reproduction."
describe the common
patterns of human
genetic variations
Incorrect The Human Genome Project is an
international genetic research initiative
that has as its goal the identification of
the position of all of the 50,000–
100,000 genes in the human body.
See "Genetics and the Control of
Human Reproduction."
Question 4
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Genetic engineering refers to the genetic intervention that strives to
________.
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test people to identify
Incorrect Genetic engineering strives to
individuals who are
overcome the effects of the bad
susceptible to genetic
genes by inserting the proper genetic
disease or have a carrier
information and eventually
status
removing those genes causing
problems.
See "Genetics and the Control of
Human Reproduction."
enable parents to choose Incorrect Genetic engineering strives to
the genetic constitutions
overcome the effects of the bad
of their children
genes by inserting the proper genetic
information and eventually
removing those genes causing
problems.
See "Genetics and the Control of
Human Reproduction."
overcome the effects of Correct
the bad genes by making
genetic changes
Genetic engineering strives to
overcome the effects of the bad
genes by inserting the proper genetic
information and eventually
removing those genes causing
problems.
See "Genetics and the Control of
Human Reproduction."
locate the position of
Incorrect Genetic engineering strives to
every gene in the human
overcome the effects of the bad
body
genes by inserting the proper genetic
information and eventually
removing those genes causing
problems.
See "Genetics and the Control of
Human Reproduction."
help identify genes that
control desirable traits
such as intelligence,
physical ability, and
appearance
Incorrect Genetic engineering strives to
overcome the effects of the bad
genes by inserting the proper genetic
information and eventually
removing those genes causing
problems.
See "Genetics and the Control of
Human Reproduction."
Question 5
Which of the following research projects would be classified under gene
enhancement?
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research aimed at
Incorrect A distinction can be made that some
replacing faulty genes
consider morally significant between
with fully functioning
gene therapy and gene enhancement.
ones in persons with
Gene enhancement refers to genetic
Alzheimer's Disease
engineering designed to improve on
the normal genetic constitution of an
individual.
See "Genetics and the Control of
Human Reproduction."
research aimed at
Incorrect A distinction can be made that some
finding a genetic cure
consider morally significant between
for breast cancer
gene therapy and gene enhancement.
Gene enhancement refers to genetic
engineering designed to improve on
the normal genetic constitution of an
individual.
See "Genetics and the Control of
Human Reproduction."
research aimed at
finding a permanent,
genetic treatment for
severe immunedeficiency diseases
Incorrect A distinction can be made that some
consider morally significant between
gene therapy and gene enhancement.
Gene enhancement refers to genetic
engineering designed to improve on
the normal genetic constitution of an
individual.
See "Genetics and the Control of
Human Reproduction."
research aimed at
Incorrect A distinction can be made that some
preventing genetic
consider morally significant between
transmission of sickle
gene therapy and gene enhancement.
cell disease
Gene enhancement refers to genetic
engineering designed to improve on
the normal genetic constitution of an
individual.
See "Genetics and the Control of
Human Reproduction."
research aimed at
extending the normal
life-span of humans
Correct
A distinction can be made that some
consider morally significant between
gene therapy and gene enhancement.
Gene enhancement refers to genetic
engineering designed to improve on
the normal genetic constitution of an
individual.
See "Genetics and the Control of
Human Reproduction."
Question 6
What is gene therapy?
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the testing of groups at risk for Incorrect Gene therapy refers to genetic
genetic disease to identify
engineering designed to
those individuals who are
correct a genetically caused
susceptible to genetic diseases
medical problem.
See "Genetics and the Control
of Human Reproduction."
genetic engineering designed Correct
to correct a genetically caused
medical problem
Gene therapy refers to genetic
engineering designed to
correct a genetically caused
medical problem.
See "Genetics and the Control
of Human Reproduction."
the process by which genetic
diseases are prevented from
being transmitted from one
generation to the next
Incorrect Gene therapy refers to genetic
engineering designed to
correct a genetically caused
medical problem.
See "Genetics and the Control
of Human Reproduction."
the personal genetic profiling
of individuals to predict and
prevent health risks
Incorrect Gene therapy refers to genetic
engineering designed to
correct a genetically caused
medical problem.
See "Genetics and the Control
of Human Reproduction."
genetic intervention designed
to improve on the normal
genetic constitution of an
individual
Incorrect Gene therapy refers to genetic
engineering designed to
correct a genetically caused
medical problem.
See "Genetics and the Control
of Human Reproduction."
Question 7
Which of the following is true about somatic cell gene therapy?
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The effects of somatic Incorrect Germ-line or reproductive cell gene
cell gene therapy will
therapy involves attempts to fix the
be transmitted to future
egg or sperm cells, not just the
generations.
somatic cells. Such reproductive cell
gene therapy is potentially riskier
than somatic cell therapy.
See "Genetics and the Control of
Human Reproduction."
Somatic cell gene
therapy involves
attempts to modify the
egg or sperm cells.
Incorrect Germ-line or reproductive cell gene
therapy involves attempts to fix the
egg or sperm cells, not just the
somatic cells. Such reproductive cell
gene therapy is potentially riskier
than somatic cell therapy.
See "Genetics and the Control of
Human Reproduction."
Somatic cell gene
Incorrect Germ-line or reproductive cell gene
therapy aims at
therapy involves attempts to fix the
eventually making
egg or sperm cells, not just the
asexual reproduction of
somatic cells. Such reproductive cell
an organism possible.
gene therapy is potentially riskier
than somatic cell therapy.
See "Genetics and the Control of
Human Reproduction."
Somatic cell gene
Incorrect Germ-line or reproductive cell gene
therapy faces greater
therapy involves attempts to fix the
moral and legal
egg or sperm cells, not just the
limitations compared to
somatic cells. Such reproductive cell
germ-line gene therapy.
gene therapy is potentially riskier
than somatic cell therapy.
See "Genetics and the Control of
Human Reproduction."
Somatic cell gene
therapy is potentially
less risky than germline gene therapy.
Correct
Germ-line or reproductive cell gene
therapy involves attempts to fix the
egg or sperm cells, not just the
somatic cells. Such reproductive cell
gene therapy is potentially riskier
than somatic cell therapy.
See "Genetics and the Control of
Human Reproduction."
Question 8
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Compared to surrogate motherhood, when only two people contribute to
the reproductive process there are fewer ethical issues because ________.
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the medical
risks involved
are fewer
Incorrect When only two people contribute to the
process, their motivation is clearer. As soon
as a third party becomes involved, even in
AID (artificial insemination by donor), the
question of compensation to motivate their
assistance arises.
See "Genetics and the Control of Human
Reproduction."
the motivation
of the people
involved is
clearer
Correct
When only two people contribute to the
process, their motivation is clearer. As soon
as a third party becomes involved, even in
AID (artificial insemination by donor), the
question of compensation to motivate their
assistance arises.
See "Genetics and the Control of Human
Reproduction."
it is morally
Incorrect When only two people contribute to the
more acceptable
process, their motivation is clearer. As soon
to all parties
as a third party becomes involved, even in
involved
AID (artificial insemination by donor), the
question of compensation to motivate their
assistance arises.
See "Genetics and the Control of Human
Reproduction."
it results in
maximum
social benefit
Incorrect When only two people contribute to the
process, their motivation is clearer. As soon
as a third party becomes involved, even in
AID (artificial insemination by donor), the
question of compensation to motivate their
assistance arises.
See "Genetics and the Control of Human
Reproduction."
it is legally
sanctioned
Incorrect When only two people contribute to the
process, their motivation is clearer. As soon
as a third party becomes involved, even in
AID (artificial insemination by donor), the
question of compensation to motivate their
assistance arises.
See "Genetics and the Control of Human
Reproduction."
Question 9
Surrogate motherhood refers to ________.
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a medical procedure whereby Incorrect Surrogate motherhood refers to
a woman with fertility
an arrangement whereby a
problems is assisted through
woman bears a child for another
the help of medication to
woman with the intention that
achieve a full term
the other woman becomes the
pregnancy
nurturing parent.
See "Genetics and the Control of
Human Reproduction."
a step in the process of
assisted reproduction in
which embryos are placed
into the uterus of a female
with the intent to establish a
pregnancy
Incorrect Surrogate motherhood refers to
an arrangement whereby a
woman bears a child for another
woman with the intention that
the other woman becomes the
nurturing parent.
See "Genetics and the Control of
Human Reproduction."
an arrangement whereby a
woman bears a child for
another woman with the
intention that the other
woman becomes the
nurturing parent
Correct
Surrogate motherhood refers to
an arrangement whereby a
woman bears a child for another
woman with the intention that
the other woman becomes the
nurturing parent.
See "Genetics and the Control of
Human Reproduction."
a system in which a minor
Incorrect Surrogate motherhood refers to
who has been made a ward is
an arrangement whereby a
placed under the care of state
woman bears a child for another
certified caregiver referred to
woman with the intention that
as a surrogate mother
the other woman becomes the
nurturing parent.
See "Genetics and the Control of
Human Reproduction."
a process whereby a woman
permanently transfers all
Incorrect Surrogate motherhood refers to
an arrangement whereby a
rights and responsibilities
toward an infant from the
original parent
woman bears a child for another
woman with the intention that
the other woman becomes the
nurturing parent.
See "Genetics and the Control of
Human Reproduction."
Question 10
Linda signs a surrogacy contract with Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler for a $15,000
fee. She will be artificially inseminated with Mr. Wheeler's sperm and will
carry the fetus to term. However, after delivering the baby, Linda is
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In this situation, persons holding which of the following viewpoints would
be most likely to oppose Linda's right to break the surrogacy contract?
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persons who
Incorrect The central issue in the controversy over
subscribe to the
surrogacy contracts is whether women who
natural moral
agree to serve as surrogates are bound
law
morally or legally to follow through on their
commitment to hand over the child to the
people who originally were to become the
postnatal parents. Those committed to the
right of competent persons to form binding
contracts consider policies permitting
surrogates to cancel their commitment unfair.
Defenders of autonomy and the right and duty
to contract insist that women as a group
cannot be held hostage to those who cannot
predict the emotional impact of their
pregnancy.
See "Genetics and the Control of Human
Reproduction."
persons from
the Catholic
church
Incorrect The central issue in the controversy over
surrogacy contracts is whether women who
agree to serve as surrogates are bound
morally or legally to follow through on their
commitment to hand over the child to the
people who originally were to become the
postnatal parents. Those committed to the
right of competent persons to form binding
contracts consider policies permitting
surrogates to cancel their commitment unfair.
Defenders of autonomy and the right and duty
to contract insist that women as a group
cannot be held hostage to those who cannot
predict the emotional impact of their
pregnancy.
See "Genetics and the Control of Human
Reproduction."
people who
believe in
Hippocratic
ethics
Incorrect The central issue in the controversy over
surrogacy contracts is whether women who
agree to serve as surrogates are bound
morally or legally to follow through on their
commitment to hand over the child to the
people who originally were to become the
postnatal parents. Those committed to the
right of competent persons to form binding
contracts consider policies permitting
surrogates to cancel their commitment unfair.
Defenders of autonomy and the right and duty
to contract insist that women as a group
cannot be held hostage to those who cannot
predict the emotional impact of their
pregnancy.
See "Genetics and the Control of Human
Reproduction."
people who
believe in the
principle of
autonomy
Correct
The central issue in the controversy over
surrogacy contracts is whether women who
agree to serve as surrogates are bound
morally or legally to follow through on their
commitment to hand over the child to the
people who originally were to become the
postnatal parents. Those committed to the
right of competent persons to form binding
contracts consider policies permitting
surrogates to cancel their commitment unfair.
Defenders of autonomy and the right and duty
to contract insist that women as a group
cannot be held hostage to those who cannot
predict the emotional impact of their
pregnancy.
See "Genetics and the Control of Human
Reproduction."
persons who
Incorrect The central issue in the controversy over
subscribe to the
surrogacy contracts is whether women who
principle of
agree to serve as surrogates are bound
beneficence
morally or legally to follow through on their
commitment to hand over the child to the
people who originally were to become the
postnatal parents. Those committed to the
right of competent persons to form binding
contracts consider policies permitting
surrogates to cancel their commitment unfair.
Defenders of autonomy and the right and duty
to contract insist that women as a group
cannot be held hostage to those who cannot
predict the emotional impact of their
pregnancy.
See "Genetics and the Control of Human
Reproduction."