Question

1. the table shows the organisms and their reproduction types.

which statement best compares the reproduction of potatoes and raccoons?
a raccoon offspring will be more able to survive environmental changes.
b potato offspring will be more genetically diverse.
c raccoon offspring are less able to survive new diseases.
d potato offspring develop more slowly.

1. gene therapy involves manipulating the genes of an individual to treat an inherited disease. which is an ethical concern of gene therapy?

a people who undergo gene therapy may live longer than they would without the therapy.
b gene therapy may not be available to people with limited incomes.
c people who undergo gene therapy may have genes that cause disease.
d gene therapy may not be able to treat every kind of inherited disease.

Explanation:

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• A: Sexual reproduction (raccoon) leads to genetic variation, which is beneficial for survival in changing environments. Asexual reproduction (potato) has less variation. So this option is incorrect.
• B: Potato offspring (asexual) have less genetic diversity. Raccoon offspring (sexual) have more genetic diversity which is better for survival in changing environments. So this option is incorrect.
• C: Sexual reproduction (raccoon) involves the combination of genetic material from two parents, creating more genetic diversity. Asexual reproduction (potato) produces clones (less genetic diversity). This option is correct.
• D: There is no information in the question to suggest that potato offspring develop more slowly. So this option is incorrect.

• A: Just because people undergo gene therapy may live longer is a result - not an ethical concern.
• B: Gene therapy being unavailable to people with limited incomes is an ethical concern as it relates to equity and access (a social and ethical issue of who can afford a medical treatment).
• C: People who undergo gene therapy having genes that cause disease is a medical/biological aspect (related to the treatment's effectiveness, not ethics).
• D: Gene therapy not being able to treat every kind of inherited disease is a limitation of the technology (not an ethical concern).

Answer:

C. Raccoon offspring are more genetically diverse.

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