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Modification of these cells would affect the genetic make-up of one's children
Provides a complete list of the chemical letters that compose the map of the human genome
a(n) _________________ is a variant form of a given gene, which may determine a trait such as having type O or type A blood
A speculative theory that seeks to re-conceive what is human
The taking of a somatic cell from an adult animal, inserting it into an egg, and growing an identical twin
The blank precursor embryonic cells that later differentiate into the cells that form the various tissues of the body
A genetically determined susceptibility to certain health problems; does not cause the disease itself but, in combination with behavioral and environmental factors, can increase a person's chances of getting a certain disease
Actively assisting the process of death for someone who has requested assistance in the dying process
The Thompson analogy titled "The Carpet-Seed Children Analogy" attempts to deal with the issue of failed ________________
The arrangement where one woman carries a baby to term and then transfers the obligation for raising the child to another
A condition in which the individual has the ability to reason
Life that is uniquely human, as defined by memories, relationships, desires, plans, sense of self
Individuals or groups who work for or own the business are referred to as ______ stakeholders.
What is the final step companies should take when assessing ethical issues?
Which ethical theory emphasizes that the best actions are those that benefit the most number of people and harm the least number of people?
A proxy-decision making standard in which the guardian is directed to make the decision in the best interest of the individual; often used in cases in which the individual was never in a position to make an autonomous decision
Originates in English common law, whereby the king had the authority to act as guardian for persons with legal disabilities; in the U.S., this function belongs to the states
The position that the decision to abort is one of personal liberty and thus should be legal is known as the ___________ position
As a result of technological advances, a majority of jurisdictions within our nation have accepted the concept of ________________ as opposed to the classic definition of death based on the loss of cardiac and respiratory function
The stage at which the fetus can live independent of the mother's body