Question

The British survey went on to discovered the hesitation of the survey participants in viewing gene therapy as a viable alternative to traditional methods of treating disease or inherited disorders. Select ALL that could be of concern. A. The side effects and/or risks of gene therapy are still relatively unknown. B. Altering the genetic make-up of an unborn child would be in effect, playing God. C. Who would regulate the practice; government, doctors, big pharma, religious groups? D. When alternative treatments are viewed as effective and relatively free of side-effects, should gene therapy be considered? Responses A BB B A and BA and B C B and CB and C D All could be possible concerns.All could be possible concerns.

Answer 1

Based on the concerns related to gene therapy as presented in your question, the following options could be considered valid concerns:

A. The side effects and/or risks of gene therapy are still relatively unknown. B. Altering the genetic make-up of an unborn child would be, in effect, playing God. C. Who would regulate the practice; government, doctors, big pharma, religious groups? D. When alternative treatments are viewed as effective and relatively free of side effects, should gene therapy be considered?

Since all these aspects may contribute to participants' hesitations about gene therapy, the correct response would be:

All could be possible concerns.