Instruction: Identify the assumptions that must hold for the statement to be valid, then choose the correct option.
Statement: The progress in biotechnology is expected to transform modern medicine by enabling the creation of customized treatments. However, it also brings ethical concerns related to genetic alteration and the possibility of unequal access to these advanced therapies.
Assumptions:
I. Biotechnology is capable of producing customized medical treatments.
II. Ethical issues connected to genetic alteration must be considered to avoid harmful consequences.
III. Advanced biotechnological treatments will be equally available to all individuals.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Only I and II are implicit.
Assumptions:
I. Implicit (the statement claims biotechnology can enable customized treatments. it must be assumed biotechnology can actually do this.)
II. Implicit (The statement mentions ethical concerns regarding genetic alteration. This assumes such concerns are significant and must be addressed.)
III. Not implicit (The statement raises fear of unequal access, not equal access. Therefore, it does not assume everyone will have equal access.)