1. Ahmahl, a biochemistry major, is writing a psychology paper on the potential dilemmas that society and scientists may face as a result of the decoding of the human genome. What are some of the main issues or concerns that Ahmahl should address in his class paper?

http://www.riverdeep.net/current/2000/05/front.250500.genome.jhtml

2. Brandon and Katie are thrilled to learn that they are expecting their first child. They are curious about the genetic makeup of their unborn child and want to know (a) what disorders might be identified through prenatal genetic testing, and (b) which tests, if any, Katie should undergo to help determine this information.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/genetic-testing/FL00076

3. Greg and Courtney have three boys. They would love to have a girl. Courtney read that there is a clinic in their state where you can pick the sex of your child. How successful are such efforts? Would you want to have this choice available to you?

http://www.babycenter.com/0_choosing-your-babys-sex-what-the-scientists-say_2915.bc?Ad=com.bc.common.AdInfo%407a579bf8