Your class is learning about genetic engineering and the use of model organisms. You are divided into groups to debate this topic. Construct a statement against the use of model organisms, such as the zebrafish, in this research.

The human genome project is devoted to mapping the general dna sequence of our species. this could lead to the development of new medicines, as well as the possibility of using gene therapy to treat certain diseases. however, there are some ethical issues surrounding the mapping of individual genomes. one concern is a) that your genes may change over time, making the project useless. b) that insurance companies could discriminate based on genetic make-up. c) that since this has never been done before, we should probably not do it now. d) that sequencing our individual genomes is so expensive, it is a counter-productive strategy.

Blood stem cells may develop into any kind of human blood cells. what kind of stem cells are blood stem cells? a. multipotent stem cells o b. totipotent stem cells o c. pluripotent stem cells o d. unipotent stem cells

Nephrons, the functional unit of kidneys, are responsible for formation of urine. the sentences describe situations that are the result of problems in the urine formation process. for the nephron shown below, match each situation to the step in the urine formation process where the problem lies.