Question

Which of these statements is NOT a cause of the controversy? a. Henrietta died of cervical cancer b. Henrietta was not told about the cells c. Private genetic Information was made public d. Cells were sold for hundreds of dollars yet the family is extremely poor

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is A. It is not a cause of the controversy the fact that Henrietta died of cervical cancer.

Explanation:

The fact that Henrietta has died as a result of the development of cervical cancer is not in itself controversial, since cancer as such is a random situation that cannot be predicted or avoided by doctors, but only treated medically. once developed.

However, the fact that the treatment has been sold for a very high amount in the case of a poor family (since economic interests were prioritized over the right to health), the fact that Henrietta has not been informed regarding the cells (violating their right to information and the protection of their health), and the fact that private genetic information has been publicly disclosed (since in that case, the right to privacy would also be violated).