Question

which ethical principle involves avoiding harm and preventing negative consequences in genetic advancements?
non-maleficence
justice
autonomy
beneficence

what revolutionary gene - editing tool allows precise modifications within the genome, offering potential cures for genetic diseases?
cloning
crispr - cas9
gene expression
dna structure

what is a potential environmental concern related to the widespread use of genetically modified crops?
increased crop yields
enhanced pest resistance
loss of biodiversity
improved nutritional content

what does the principle of beneficence in genetic research aim to achieve?
to avoid harm to individuals
to maximize benefits and minimize harm
to ensure fair distribution of genetic benefits
to respect individual privacy

what is genetic engineering primarily concerned with?
the privacy concerns in genetic research
the ethical implications of genetic testing
altering the dna of an organism to modify inherited traits
the historical context of genetic advancements

what is the primary concern regarding privacy in genetic testing?
the cost of genetic testing
the accuracy of genetic tests
the availability of genetic therapies
the potential misuse of personal genetic information

what ethical principle involves respecting individuals rights to make informed choices regarding their genetic information and treatments?
beneficence

Explanation:

1. Non - maleficence is about avoiding harm.
2. CRISPR - Cas9 is a revolutionary gene - editing tool.
3. Loss of biodiversity is an environmental concern with GM crops.
4. Beneficence aims to maximize benefits and minimize harm.
5. Genetic engineering is about altering DNA to modify traits.
6. Misuse of personal genetic information is a privacy concern.
7. Autonomy (not listed in options but relevant for respecting informed choices; if we assume from given options, no correct one as options seem incomplete for this last question. But based on standard ethics, autonomy is the principle for informed choice. However, if we go by the given options and assume a possible mis - labeling, but strictly from the options, there is an error. But for the first six questions:

• For the first question: Non - maleficence (a) is the principle of avoiding harm.
• Second: CRISPR - Cas9 (b) is the gene - editing tool.
• Third: Loss of biodiversity (c) is the environmental issue.
• Fourth: To maximize benefits and minimize harm (b) is the goal of beneficence.
• Fifth: Altering the DNA of an organism to modify inherited traits (c) is genetic engineering.
• Sixth: The potential misuse of personal genetic information (d) is the privacy concern.

Answer:

1. a. Non - maleficence
2. b. CRISPR - Cas9
3. c. Loss of biodiversity
4. b. To maximize benefits and minimize harm
5. c. Altering the DNA of an organism to modify inherited traits
6. d. The potential misuse of personal genetic information
7. (If we assume a correction, it should be autonomy. But from given options, there is an error. If forced to choose from given options in a wrong - labeled way, no correct match. But based on standard ethics, the answer for the last question conceptually is autonomy which is about informed choice)