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imowrer

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on: Jun 19, 2018
What does MicroSort do?
 
 

a. Allows one to choose the sex of a child before it is conceived c. Allows one to identify genetically defective embryos in utero
  b. Allows one to choose the height of a child before it is conceived d. Allows one to perform gene sequencing on embryos in utero



Question 2

Which movie depicts a future in which children are screened for sex, height, immunity to disease, and IQ?
 
 

a. The Matrix c. Gattaca
  b. Splice d. The Truman Show



juiceman1987

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Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
MicroSort is a technique that allows one to choose the sex of a child before it is conceived.



Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Gattaca depicts a future in which children are screened for sex, height, immunity to disease, and IQ; the other movies do not.



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