Chapter 1 - Martin Needs Medical Treatment (or does he?)
1. What is wrong with Martin?
Martin is albino, which means his skin has no color.
2. Do you think that Martin should have genetic treatment (if it were possible) to correct his problem? Why or why not?
I do not think he should get treatment (if it were possible) unless that is what he truly desired. I take this stance because it is apart of him and it is his decision on what he does with his body.
3. Do you think Martin should avoid having children in order to not pass along his condition? Why or why not?
Martin's condition is not infectious so it is once again up to him if he decides to avoid or associate with other children.
4. What is the difference between ethical, legal, and social issues?
Ethical issues are issues that involve controversial decisions that people take varying stances on because of their moral grounds.
Social issues are issues that influence society.
legal issue are a question of law or fact disputed by parties.
5. Chapter Vocabulary (Define these words)
albino- a person or animal having a congenital absence of pigment in the skin and hair (which are white) and the eyes (which are typically pink).
genetics-the study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.
pigment-the natural coloring matter of animal or plant tissue.
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