Question

what do in vitro fertilization and artificial insemination have in common related to medical ethics? the sperm/egg is subjected to laboratory research. if unused, the sperm/egg must immediately be discarded. physicians may participate in sex selection for reasons of gender preference. the sperm/egg must serve only the purpose for which it was originally intended.

Explanation:

In medical ethics, both in - vitro fertilization and artificial insemination adhere to the principle that sperm/egg should be used only for their intended purpose to avoid unethical use. Sperm/egg are not for laboratory research without proper consent and ethical approval. Unused sperm/egg do not have to be immediately discarded in all cases. And sex - selection for non - medical gender preference reasons is generally considered unethical.

Answer:

The sperm/egg must serve only the purpose for which it was originally intended.