Question 1

A utilitarian approach to a bioethical issue would ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  focus on absolute principles of "right" or "wrong" 
B)  emphasize intentions, not outcomes of the decision 
C)  be designed to produce the greatest positive effect for the greatest number of people 
D)  always ensure that all actions are favorable for all parties 
E)  never allow the end result of a decision to justify the means 
A)  focus on absolute principles of "right" or "wrong" 
B)  emphasize intentions, not outcomes of the decision 
C)  be designed to produce the greatest positive effect for the greatest number of people 
D)  always ensure that all actions are favorable for all parties 
E)  never allow the end result of a decision to justify the means C

Question 2

Cloning of an entire organism is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  gene cloning 
B)  genomics 
C)  regenerative medicine 
D)  reproductive cloning 
E)  rherapeutic cloning 
A)  gene cloning 
B)  genomics 
C)  regenerative medicine 
D)  reproductive cloning 
E)  rherapeutic cloning D

Question 3

In clinical trials, control groups of individuals who receive a safe but noneffective treatment instead of the drug being studied are being given ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  stem cells 
B)  a placebo 
C)  a double-blind trial 
D)  efficacy 
E)  None of these choices 
A)  stem cells 
B)  a placebo 
C)  a double-blind trial 
D)  efficacy 
E)  None of these choices B

Question 4

Bt transgenic crops are designed to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  improve the nutritional value of crops 
B)  make crops heat-resistant 
C)  make crops cold-resistant 
D)  increase vitamin B content 
E)  provide resistance to insects 
A)  improve the nutritional value of crops 
B)  make crops heat-resistant 
C)  make crops cold-resistant 
D)  increase vitamin B content 
E)  provide resistance to insects

Question 5

Risk assessments must involve ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  statistical measurements 
B)  proving that something will never do any harm to anyone 
C)  assuring proper use of all new techniques developed 
D)  minimal input from all parties involved with the project 
E)  None of these choices 
A)  statistical measurements 
B)  proving that something will never do any harm to anyone 
C)  assuring proper use of all new techniques developed 
D)  minimal input from all parties involved with the project 
E)  None of these choices

Question 6

Studies, such as clinical trials, that are completely randomized so that neither the physicians nor the patients know who is receiving an experimental drug are called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  placebo studies 
B)  homeopathic medicine 
C)  regenerative medicine 
D)  double-blind trials 
E)  None of these choices 
A)  placebo studies 
B)  homeopathic medicine 
C)  regenerative medicine 
D)  double-blind trials 
E)  None of these choices

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT true about regenerative medicine?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stem cells are involved. 
B)  Repair of damaged tissues takes place. 
C)  Ethical debates have happened around regenerative medicine. 
D)  There are no U.S. companies working on regenerative medicine. 
E)  Regenerative medicine has made progress in bladder and kidney treatments. 
A)  Stem cells are involved. 
B)  Repair of damaged tissues takes place. 
C)  Ethical debates have happened around regenerative medicine. 
D)  There are no U.S. companies working on regenerative medicine. 
E)  Regenerative medicine has made progress in bladder and kidney treatments.

Question 8

Which of the following statements regarding the use of genetically modified foods in the United States is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bt crops are not intended for human consumption. 
B)  All GM foods for consumer use must be labeled as such. 
C)  Not all GM crops involve transgenic plants. 
D)  DNA tests can be used to identify many GM plants. 
E)  All of these choices are correct. 
A)  Bt crops are not intended for human consumption. 
B)  All GM foods for consumer use must be labeled as such. 
C)  Not all GM crops involve transgenic plants. 
D)  DNA tests can be used to identify many GM plants. 
E)  All of these choices are correct.

Question 9

Cloning an embryo to derive stem cells for the treatment of disease is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  gene cloning 
B)  genomics 
C)  regenerative medicine 
D)  reproductive cloning 
E)  therapeutic cloning 
A)  gene cloning 
B)  genomics 
C)  regenerative medicine 
D)  reproductive cloning 
E)  therapeutic cloning

Question 10

Understanding the risks in participating in a clinical trial and agreeing to participate is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the placebo effect 
B)  the drug affect 
C)  informed consent 
D)  drug-drug interaction 
E)  a double-blind study 
A)  the placebo effect 
B)  the drug affect 
C)  informed consent 
D)  drug-drug interaction 
E)  a double-blind study

A utilitarian approach to a bioethical issue would ________.

Cloning of an entire organism is known as ________.

In clinical trials, control groups of individuals who receive a safe but noneffective treatment instead of the drug being studied are being given ________.

Bt transgenic crops are designed to ________.

Risk assessments must involve ________.

Studies, such as clinical trials, that are completely randomized so that neither the physicians nor the patients know who is receiving an experimental drug are called ________.

Which of the following is NOT true about regenerative medicine?

Which of the following statements regarding the use of genetically modified foods in the United States is INCORRECT?

Cloning an embryo to derive stem cells for the treatment of disease is known as ________.

Understanding the risks in participating in a clinical trial and agreeing to participate is known as ________.

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Exam 13: Ethics and Biotechnology

A utilitarian approach to a bioethical issue would ________.

Cloning of an entire organism is known as ________.

In clinical trials, control groups of individuals who receive a safe but noneffective treatment instead of the drug being studied are being given ________.

Bt transgenic crops are designed to ________.

Risk assessments must involve ________.

Studies, such as clinical trials, that are completely randomized so that neither the physicians nor the patients know who is receiving an experimental drug are called ________.

Which of the following is NOT true about regenerative medicine?

Which of the following statements regarding the use of genetically modified foods in the United States is INCORRECT?

Cloning an embryo to derive stem cells for the treatment of disease is known as ________.

Understanding the risks in participating in a clinical trial and agreeing to participate is known as ________.

The Biotechnology Century and Its Workforce

An Introduction to Genes and Genomes

Recombinant Dna Technology and Genomics

Proteins As Products

Microbial Biotechnology

Plant Biotechnology

Animal Biotechnology

Dna Fingerprinting and Forensic Analysis

Bioremediation

Aquatic Biotechnology

Medical Biotechnology

Biotechnology Regulations

Filters