Many possible applications of scientific knowledge raise ethical issues for some people.Which application,however,would be rejected by all responsible scientists?
A) Selecting the sex of one's children
B) Using stem cells as part of medical treatments
C) Modifying the human genome
D) Using scientific knowledge to dictate how the world ought to be
E) All of the above would be rejected by scientists.

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Using scientific knowledge to dictate how the world ought to be goes against the scientific method, which emphasizes empirical observation, experimentation, and the testing of hypotheses. Science can inform ethical decisions, but it cannot dictate them. Responsibility for ethical decisions ultimately rests with individuals, groups, and societies.

Many Possible Applications of Scientific Knowledge Raise Ethical Issues for Some