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A couple unable to conceive naturally opts for Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART). After successful in-vitro fertilization, multiple embryos are formed.  Which of the following ethical dilemmas is MOST likely to arise in this situation?

T HARITHA · Accepted Answer

## CORE INFORMATION
✓ **Answer**: C
## CONCEPT FRAMEWORK
	**Primary Concept**: Ethical dilemmas in Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)
	**Related Topics**: Bioethics, reproductive rights, embryo status, selective reduction
	**Prerequisites**: Understanding of in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and the process of embryo creation.
## SOLUTION PATHWAY
**Given Information**:
		- A couple uses ART (IVF).
		- Multiple embryos are created.
		- The question asks about the MOST likely ethical dilemma.
**Method & Steps**:
	1. Analyze each option for ethical implications.
		Reasoning: Consider the weight and prevalence of each ethical concern in ART.
	2. Compare the ethical weight of each option.
		Working: Evaluate the severity and frequency of each dilemma in IVF procedures.
		Key Point: The most common and significant ethical concern in IVF with multiple embryos is the fate of unused embryos.
	3. Identify the most prominent ethical dilemma.
		Result: The moral implications of discarding unused embryos (Option C) are the most significant ethical concern.
		Verification:  This is a widely debated ethical issue in ART, focusing on the moral status of embryos and the right to life.
## OPTION ANALYSIS
A :x: The financial burden is a concern, but not the primary ethical dilemma.  Ethical considerations outweigh financial ones in this context.
B :x: Increased risk of complications is a medical concern, not the central ethical question. While important, it's secondary to the moral implications of embryo disposal.
C ✓: The moral implications of discarding unused embryos is a major ethical dilemma in ART.  The question of whether embryos are persons with rights is central to this debate.
D :x:  The legal rights of a surrogate mother are relevant if surrogacy is used, but this is not the MOST likely dilemma in the scenario described, which focuses on the embryos themselves.
## LEARNING AIDS
	**Common Mistakes**:
		1. Focusing on medical risks instead of ethical considerations.
			[How to avoid]: Carefully distinguish between medical and ethical issues in ART.
		2. Overlooking the central ethical debate about embryo status.
			[How to avoid]: Understand the philosophical arguments surrounding the moral status of embryos.
	**Quick Tips**:
		1. Prioritize ethical considerations over medical or financial aspects when dealing with ART dilemmas.
		2. Remember that the disposal of unused embryos is a key ethical issue in IVF.

T HARITHA · Answer

The financial burden of maintaining multiple pregnancies.

T HARITHA · Answer

The increased risk of multiple pregnancies and associated complications.

T HARITHA · Answer

The correct Option is "The moral implications of discarding unused embryos."

T HARITHA · Answer

The legal rights of the surrogate mother if one is used.

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