Exam 10: Cloning and Genetic Enhancement

One of the most serious consequences of the genetic supermarket, according to Singer, is possible negative effects of engineering children to have _________ goods, such as being tall.

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Question 21

According to Pence, there is a risk of SCNT babies turning out abnormal.

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Question 22

Singer claims that the only way genetic enhancement would lead to a better and more compassionate society is through coercion.

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Question 23

A(n) _________ cell is a cell found throughout the body that is significant because of its capability of developing into any kind of cell or tissue in the body.

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Question 24

According to Sandel, eugenics and genetic enhancement can be seen to be wrong from a religious perspective because

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Question 25

Which of the following is not an objection Pence gives to the argument that SCNT is not best for the child?

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Question 26

In response to Sandel's "social justice" argument, Kamm argues that

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Question 27

Sandel claims that if genetic enhancement in sports is morally objectionable, it must be for reasons other than fairness.

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Question 28

Frances Kamm agrees with Sandel's claim that actions motivated by bad desires are always wrong.

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Question 29

Sandel believes that the use of genetic enhancement is inherently wrong because

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Question 30

Singer raises several concerns that the genetic supermarket could reduce equality of _________.

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Question 31

In response to Sandel's argument about the relationship between genetic enhancement and parent-child relationships, Kamm argues that

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Question 32

Which of the following is an intrinsic good, according to Singer?

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Question 33

In responding to the objection that choosing a child's genotype will tell us how the new child will live, Pence argues that this sort of reasoning is based on a false view of genetic _________.

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Question 34

Which of the following is a "positional good," according to Peter Singer's definition?

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Question 35

Sandel claims, "To appreciate children as _________ is to accept them as they come, not as objects of our design or products of our will or instruments of our ambition."

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Question 36

Kass's only argument against cloning is that it will lead to a dystopian world much like the one described in Brave New World.

(True/False)

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Question 37

What is the main difference between a cloned (SCNT) individual and an individual who is a product of normal sexual reproduction?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 38

In reproductive cloning, the cloned individual will have nearly the same genetic makeup as

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Question 39

Peter Singer argues that genetic supermarket is "bad for the kids" because it will inevitably ruin their life prospects.

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One of the most serious consequences of the genetic supermarket, according to Singer, is possible negative effects of engineering children to have _________ goods, such as being tall.

According to Pence, there is a risk of SCNT babies turning out abnormal.

Singer claims that the only way genetic enhancement would lead to a better and more compassionate society is through coercion.

A(n) _________ cell is a cell found throughout the body that is significant because of its capability of developing into any kind of cell or tissue in the body.

According to Sandel, eugenics and genetic enhancement can be seen to be wrong from a religious perspective because

Which of the following is not an objection Pence gives to the argument that SCNT is not best for the child?

In response to Sandel's "social justice" argument, Kamm argues that

Sandel claims that if genetic enhancement in sports is morally objectionable, it must be for reasons other than fairness.

Frances Kamm agrees with Sandel's claim that actions motivated by bad desires are always wrong.

Sandel believes that the use of genetic enhancement is inherently wrong because

Singer raises several concerns that the genetic supermarket could reduce equality of _________.

In response to Sandel's argument about the relationship between genetic enhancement and parent-child relationships, Kamm argues that

Which of the following is an intrinsic good, according to Singer?

In responding to the objection that choosing a child's genotype will tell us how the new child will live, Pence argues that this sort of reasoning is based on a false view of genetic _________.

Which of the following is a "positional good," according to Peter Singer's definition?

Sandel claims, "To appreciate children as _________ is to accept them as they come, not as objects of our design or products of our will or instruments of our ambition."

Kass's only argument against cloning is that it will lead to a dystopian world much like the one described in Brave New World.

What is the main difference between a cloned (SCNT) individual and an individual who is a product of normal sexual reproduction?

In reproductive cloning, the cloned individual will have nearly the same genetic makeup as

Peter Singer argues that genetic supermarket is "bad for the kids" because it will inevitably ruin their life prospects.

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