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1. What ethics issues did the Smalley family face?

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The Case of the Lemon Baby Introduction When this author first created this case, her students thought that she was reading too much science fiction. They thought that this situation could never happen or be profitable. Today, it is a growing field with advancements in technique and social acceptance. The newest version of the case reflects trends and future ideas about future babies, Case Information The Center for Reproductive Technology made great strides in clinical applications of genetic engineering for reproductive services. For a fee of $150,000, it could provide a "baby to specs. Using the latest techniques in gene editing, and pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) and CRISPR gene editing, the Center could implant embryos with a high probability of desired traits. These embryos were also created with superior sperm from selected sperm banks, The Center's commitment to quality for the technology Meant that potential parents intelligence athletic potential and other variables. To qualify for this service, they also dentify their preferences for gender race, eye color hair color potential height and weight complete three interviews, including a psychological evaluation and a marriage stability profile Parents also provided proof of their ability to pay before being allowed to place an order. They could request implantation in the future mother or the use of a surrogate the promise of product satisfaction. The Center made every effort to ensure the quality of the product delivered. In fact, customer satisfaction rates were 95%. Additionally, the Center maintained a high profit margin, which made it popular with its investors The Smalleys wanted to take advantage of the services offered through the Center. Their busy practices did not allow them time for a pregnancy, so they opted for the $112.000 fee to cover the expenses for the surrogate seemed high, but they wanted the best . After all they wanted a male child to carry on the Smalley name and the tradition of being a leader in the Black community. Dr. Herbert Smalley wanted a baby who had the potential to be a star athlete. Dr. Matilda Smalley wanted a child with high intelligence so he could graduate from Harvard University They selected Embryo number 77, whose specifications read 1. Black and male 2. Guaranteed disease free, including sickle cell and muscular dystrophy. 3. 75% change of being over six feet tall. 4. 85% probability of athletic ability S. 90% probability of 10 of 135 or higher The Smalleys thought that this profile fit their expectations and were looking forward to their new son. The procedures went well and their surrogate mother gave birth successfully. The problem was that the child did not fulfill their order. The Center's chief executive officer, Kit Ptolemy, received a call from Dr. Herbert Smalley, who was enraged at the lack of product quality. He paid $262,000 for a male child with traits that were guaranteed by the Center. Instead of his superior son, the surrogate gave birth to a female Caucasian child. He demanded an explanation Mr. Ptolemy calmed him down and told him that he would investigate immediately After checking into the situation, Mr. Ptolemy found that there had been a mie-up in the computer system. The improved embryo implanted in the surrogate mother was Embryo 97 which was for a red-haired, blue-eyed, Caucasian female with high beauty and inteligence potential, instead of Embryo 77. Embryo 77 was no longer available Mr. Prolemy called the Smalleys back and explained what happened. He offered to reimburse them for their fees or facilitate the implantation of their embryo selection That is when Dr. Herbert Smalley exploded. No, he did not want anything more to do with this incompetencel He asked Mt. Prolemy if he was expected to raise a white female child in his home. He did not want her even if she were free. Yes, he expected a full refund, including the fees for the surrogate. The next morning, he would be bringing this baby back to the Center She would be Mr. Ptolemy's problem, not his