Gene Editing and Bioethics
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40 min
2
250+ words
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Technologies such as CRISPR-Cas9 have made it possible to edit the human genome with remarkable precision. However, this capability raises profound ethical questions about the limits of scientific intervention in human biology. Why might some scientists and ethicists argue that human germline editing should remain permanently prohibited? What safeguards and regulatory frameworks would be necessary if society were to permit gene editing for therapeutic or enhancement purposes? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.
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Decode the task carefully: is it asking for an opinion, a discussion, a cause-and-effect, or a solution?
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Plan four paragraphs (intro, two body, conclusion) before you start writing — 3 minutes of planning pays off.
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Back every main idea with a concrete example (a fact, a statistic, or a realistic scenario).
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Aim for 270–290 words in 40 minutes and leave 2–3 minutes to proofread tenses, subject-verb agreement, and articles.
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