What are the disadvantages of designer babies

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In the previous session you read about biotechnology. One extreme prediction is that one day biotechnology may make it possible to make designer babies.If you are unfamiliar with this topic you can search for more information on the internet. Today it is already possible to choose the sex of your baby. In 2009 a fertility clinic started offering parents the opportunity to choose cosmetic traits of their offspring, such as hair and eye color. In this discussion board you will discuss designer babies. Your original post should have 3 parts. What are the advantages of designer babies? What are the disadvantages of designer babies? What is your overall feeling about designer babies, or in other words do you think it is an acceptable practice?

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