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1. What genetic advantage did Eero Mäntyranta posess that allowed him to win two gold medals


2. Describe the experiments done by Dr. Lee Sweeney.


3. What did Dick Pound add to “WADA’s official list of prohibited substances and methods”


4. Why is WADA concerned about the implications of Dr. Sweeney’s lab results


5. How does gene doping differ from steroids


6. Where is the only evidence of gene doping in the athlete’s body

Extended Thinking

1. If athletes are (by chance) naturally born with enhanced physical abilities, is it fair for those without natural abilities to give themselves an edge via gene doping


2. What other industries might find gene doping beneficial


3. Since it is difficult to detect genetically modified athletes, should the practice be accepted What type of recognition should geneticists receive