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Question
Why is it crucial for governments to establish strict legal frameworks and regulatory bodies in the field of genetic engineering?
Options
To expand social discrimination in health insurance
To carefully oversee genetic research and protect public safety
To enable intentional replication of specific human personalities
To eliminate the need for prenatal diagnosis
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Solution
Genetic technologies carry risks such as privacy violations and discrimination, so governmental oversight is essential. Strict legal frameworks combined with regulatory bodies (like India's GEAC) ensure that genetic research is carefully monitored and that public safety remains protected against misuse of these technologies.
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