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What are the major concerns raised due to continued use of the HeLa cell line?

  • Concerns about privacy and patients' rights

  • Concerns about the purity of cell line

  • Concerns about the effectiveness of research

  • None of the above

Answer

Concerns regarding privacy and patients' rights have emerged due to the continuous use of the HeLa cell line. Ethical questions have arisen since Henrietta Lacks' cells were taken without her explicit consent, raising concerns about informed consent and patient autonomy. Additionally, there are ongoing discussions about the commercialization of these cells and the fair distribution of any benefits arising from their use.
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