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Questions:
1) Discuss the ovarian cycle in detail; hormones involved, oogenesis, etc.
2) What if a rare genetic disorder ran in your family and a company was offering a genetic test for it? Would you take it - why or why not? What would you want to know about the test before taking it? Think about the clinical validity (clinical outcomes) and effectiveness of treatment for the disease (treatable or not).
3) It is very likely that in the near future, scientists will be able to use genetic engineering to alter human embryos. What are your thoughts on this? Would you rather continue to make babies the "old fashioned" way, and continue to test for genetic disorders as the baby develops in the womb, OR should we be testing embryos created in vitro and try to "fix" any genetic abnormalities to try and prevent disease? Back up your thoughts with research (where possible).
4) One final look at genetic modifications - some scientists believe that genetic modifications can be made to living organisms to prevent disease. If it were possible to do so, should scientists pursue ways to genetically modify mosquitoes to prevent the spread of malaria, or should we continue to invest in new ways to treat malaria? Back your answer up with research.
5) Why have humans evolved to have different skin colors and features (body, facial, etc.)?