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Derek: We must exploit available resources in developing effective anticancer drugs such as the one made from mature Pacific yew trees. Although the yew population might be threatened, the trees should be harvested now, since an effective synthetic version of the yew’s anticancer chemical could take years to develop.
Lola: Not only are mature yews very rare, but most are located in areas where logging is prohibited to protect the habitat of the endangered spotted owl. Despite our eagerness to take advantage of a new medical breakthrough, we should wait for a synthetic drug rather than threaten the survival of both the yew and the owl, which could have far-reaching consequences for an entire ecosystem.
Lola’s position most closely conforms to which one of the following principles?
  • a)
    Unless people’s well-being is threatened, there should be no higher priority than preserving endangered plant and animal populations.
  • b)
    Medical researchers should work with environmentalists to come to an agreement about the fate of the Pacific yew and the spotted owl.
  • c)
    Environmental concerns should play a role in decisions concerning medical research only if human lives are not at stake.
  • d)
    Only medical breakthroughs that could save human lives would justify threatening the environment.
  • e)
    Avoiding actions that threaten an entire ecosystem takes precedence over immediately providing advantage to a restricted group of people.
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?
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(A) Unless people’s well-being is threatened, there should be no higher priority than preserving endangered plant and animal populations.
This option suggests that preserving endangered plant and animal populations should be a top priority unless people's well-being is at stake. While Lola's argument does prioritize the preservation of the yew trees and the spotted owl, it does not explicitly mention the well-being of people. Therefore, Lola's position does not conform closely to this principle.
(B) Medical researchers should work with environmentalists to come to an agreement about the fate of the Pacific yew and the spotted owl.
This option suggests that medical researchers and environmentalists should collaborate and reach an agreement regarding the Pacific yew and the spotted owl. While collaboration and discussion between these groups could be beneficial, Lola's argument does not specifically address this aspect. Therefore, Lola's position does not closely conform to this principle.
(C) Environmental concerns should play a role in decisions concerning medical research only if human lives are not at stake.
This option suggests that environmental concerns should be considered in medical research decisions only if human lives are not endangered. Lola's argument, on the other hand, emphasizes the potential consequences for the ecosystem as a whole, including the yew trees and the spotted owl. Therefore, Lola's position does not align closely with this principle.
(D) Only medical breakthroughs that could save human lives would justify threatening the environment.
This option suggests that threatening the environment would only be justified if there is a medical breakthrough that can save human lives. Lola's argument, however, does not explicitly focus on the aspect of saving human lives. Instead, it emphasizes the importance of preserving the ecosystem as a whole. Therefore, Lola's position does not closely conform to this principle.
(E) Avoiding actions that threaten an entire ecosystem takes precedence over immediately providing advantage to a restricted group of people.
This option suggests that protecting an entire ecosystem should be prioritized over immediately benefiting a limited group of people. Lola's argument aligns closely with this principle as she argues for waiting for a synthetic drug rather than endangering the yew trees and the spotted owl, considering the potential consequences for the entire ecosystem. Therefore, Lola's position most closely conforms to this principle.
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Despite our eagerness to take advantage of a new medical breakthrough, we should wait for a synthetic drug rather than threaten the survival of both the yew and the owl, which could have far-reaching consequences for an entire ecosystem.Lola’s position most closely conforms to which one of the following principles?a)Unless people’s well-being is threatened, there should be no higher priority than preserving endangered plant and animal populations.b)Medical researchers should work with environmentalists to come to an agreement about the fate of the Pacific yew and the spotted owl.c)Environmental concerns should play a role in decisions concerning medical research only if human lives are not at stake.d)Only medical breakthroughs that could save human lives would justify threatening the environment.e)Avoiding actions that threaten an entire ecosystem takes precedence over immediately providing advantage to a restricted group of people.Correct answer is option 'E'. 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