Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Bioethics Diccusion Questions ( alaysia )

Chapter 1 ( Martin) 

1.What is wrong with Martin? 

Martin is being bullied in school for being albino.

2.Do you think that Martin should have genetic treatment ( if it were possible) to correct his problem? Why or Why not?

No, I don't feel like being albino is a huge disorder. The only risks Martin faces being albino is sunburn and poor vision. Which are two problems that can easily be solved. 

3.Do you think Martin should avoid having children in order not to pass along his condition? Why or Why Not? 

No , I think Martin is free to have kids because his conditions doesn't put his kids at any dangerous risks. 

4.What is the difference between ethical , legal and social issues? 

Legal issues are issues regarding the law.
Social issues regard a community, neighbor group of people. Ethical issues regard morals, values and lessons. 

5.Define these words..

Albino- a condition in which your skin, hair or eye color has little pigmentation.

Genetics- the study of how traits are passed down, inherited from one generation to another. 

Pigment- the body's production of color.

Gene-a unit of hereditary that is passed from parents to offspring. Helps characterize the offspring. 

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