14. Where does your desire, your passion come from to pursue your dreams? 15. How far are you willing to go with genetic engineering? 16. Explain the ramifications of being able to select genes for your offspring (your children or grandchildren may be able to do this in their lifetime). 17. What if society was able to rid the population of harmful genes like TaySachs, Hemophilia, Sickle-cell Anemia, etc.? Which genes (like for polydactyly, colorblindness, achondroplasia) would you designate as "okay" to be kept in the population and why?

14. Where does your desire, your passion come from to pursue your dreams? 15. How far are you willing to go with genetic engineering? 16. Explain the ramifications of being able to select genes for your offspring (your children or grandchildren may be able to do this in their lifetime). 17. What if society was able to rid the population of harmful genes like TaySachs, Hemophilia, Sickle-cell Anemia, etc.? Which genes (like for polydactyly, colorblindness, achondroplasia) would you designate as "okay" to be kept in the population and why?

Biology (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781337392938

Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

Publisher:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

Chapter1: A View Of Life

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 17TYU: SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND SOCIETY In the future, gene technology may make it possible for parents to...

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