As genetic technology makes testing for a wide variety of genotypes possible, which of the following is likely to be an increasingly troublesome issue?
A) use of genotype information to provide positive identification of criminals
B) using technology to identify genes that cause criminal behaviors
C) the need to legislate for the protection of the privacy of genetic information
D) discrimination against certain racial groups because of major genetic differences
E) alteration of human phenotypes to prevent early disease

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With increasing genetic testing, there will be a need to protect the privacy of genetic information to prevent discrimination, stigmatization, and misuse of information. This will require legislation to ensure that genetic information is not used against individuals in areas such as employment, insurance, and other domains where access to such information could result in bias. A and B are also possible issues, but they are more related to the use of genetic information in forensic science and to identify genes related to behavioral traits, respectively. D and E might also be concerns, but they are not as likely or prevalent as the need to protect privacy.

As Genetic Technology Makes Testing for a Wide Variety of Genotypes