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Genetic Engineering and Culture: Exploring Societal Beliefs and Values

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What is the primary ethical concern associated with genetic engineering?

  1. The potential for unintended consequences

  2. The violation of natural order

  3. The commodification of life

  4. The erosion of genetic diversity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Genetic engineering involves altering the genetic makeup of organisms, which can have unpredictable and unintended consequences for the organism, its environment, and future generations.

Which cultural belief system emphasizes the importance of preserving the natural order and avoiding interference with nature?

  1. Utilitarianism

  2. Biocentrism

  3. Transhumanism

  4. Existentialism


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Biocentrism is a belief system that places intrinsic value on all living organisms and emphasizes the importance of preserving the natural order and avoiding interference with nature.

What is the term used to describe the belief that humans have the right and responsibility to use technology to improve their own genetic makeup?

  1. Genetic determinism

  2. Genetic enhancement

  3. Genetic engineering

  4. Genetic modification


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Genetic enhancement refers to the use of genetic engineering to improve the genetic makeup of humans, with the goal of enhancing desirable traits and eliminating undesirable ones.

Which cultural value emphasizes the importance of individual autonomy and the right to make choices about one's own body?

  1. Collectivism

  2. Individualism

  3. Utilitarianism

  4. Biocentrism


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Individualism is a cultural value that emphasizes the importance of individual autonomy and the right to make choices about one's own body, including choices related to genetic engineering.

What is the term used to describe the belief that genetic engineering is a form of playing God and that humans should not interfere with the natural processes of evolution?

  1. Genetic determinism

  2. Genetic engineering

  3. Genetic modification

  4. Genetic hubris


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Genetic hubris refers to the belief that genetic engineering is a form of playing God and that humans should not interfere with the natural processes of evolution.

Which cultural belief system emphasizes the importance of equality and social justice, and views genetic engineering as a potential tool for reducing social inequalities?

  1. Utilitarianism

  2. Biocentrism

  3. Transhumanism

  4. Social justice


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social justice is a cultural belief system that emphasizes the importance of equality and social justice, and views genetic engineering as a potential tool for reducing social inequalities.

What is the term used to describe the belief that genetic engineering should be used to create genetically modified organisms (GMOs) that are resistant to pests and diseases, with the goal of increasing agricultural productivity?

  1. Genetic determinism

  2. Genetic engineering

  3. Genetic modification

  4. Agribusiness


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Agribusiness refers to the belief that genetic engineering should be used to create genetically modified organisms (GMOs) that are resistant to pests and diseases, with the goal of increasing agricultural productivity.

Which cultural value emphasizes the importance of respecting and preserving cultural diversity, and views genetic engineering as a potential threat to cultural identity?

  1. Collectivism

  2. Individualism

  3. Utilitarianism

  4. Cultural relativism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cultural relativism is a cultural value that emphasizes the importance of respecting and preserving cultural diversity, and views genetic engineering as a potential threat to cultural identity.

What is the term used to describe the belief that genetic engineering should be used to create designer babies, with the goal of selecting desirable traits and eliminating undesirable ones?

  1. Genetic determinism

  2. Genetic engineering

  3. Genetic modification

  4. Eugenics


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Eugenics refers to the belief that genetic engineering should be used to create designer babies, with the goal of selecting desirable traits and eliminating undesirable ones.

Which cultural belief system emphasizes the importance of environmental sustainability and views genetic engineering as a potential tool for reducing the environmental impact of human activities?

  1. Utilitarianism

  2. Biocentrism

  3. Transhumanism

  4. Environmentalism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Environmentalism is a cultural belief system that emphasizes the importance of environmental sustainability and views genetic engineering as a potential tool for reducing the environmental impact of human activities.

What is the term used to describe the belief that genetic engineering is a form of progress and that it should be used to improve the human condition?

  1. Genetic determinism

  2. Genetic engineering

  3. Genetic modification

  4. Genetic optimism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Genetic optimism refers to the belief that genetic engineering is a form of progress and that it should be used to improve the human condition.

Which cultural value emphasizes the importance of humility and the recognition of human limitations, and views genetic engineering as a potential source of hubris?

  1. Collectivism

  2. Individualism

  3. Utilitarianism

  4. Humility


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Humility is a cultural value that emphasizes the importance of humility and the recognition of human limitations, and views genetic engineering as a potential source of hubris.

What is the term used to describe the belief that genetic engineering should be used to create genetically modified organisms (GMOs) that are resistant to herbicides and pesticides, with the goal of increasing agricultural productivity?

  1. Genetic determinism

  2. Genetic engineering

  3. Genetic modification

  4. Industrial agriculture


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Industrial agriculture refers to the belief that genetic engineering should be used to create genetically modified organisms (GMOs) that are resistant to herbicides and pesticides, with the goal of increasing agricultural productivity.

Which cultural belief system emphasizes the importance of tradition and cultural heritage, and views genetic engineering as a potential threat to traditional values and practices?

  1. Collectivism

  2. Individualism

  3. Utilitarianism

  4. Traditionalism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Traditionalism is a cultural belief system that emphasizes the importance of tradition and cultural heritage, and views genetic engineering as a potential threat to traditional values and practices.

What is the term used to describe the belief that genetic engineering should be used to create genetically modified organisms (GMOs) that are resistant to drought and pests, with the goal of increasing agricultural productivity in developing countries?

  1. Genetic determinism

  2. Genetic engineering

  3. Genetic modification

  4. Agricultural biotechnology


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Agricultural biotechnology refers to the belief that genetic engineering should be used to create genetically modified organisms (GMOs) that are resistant to drought and pests, with the goal of increasing agricultural productivity in developing countries.

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