<p>This is the question, I am wondering what exactly is this question asking. Do I talk about at what point does science get the benefit of the doubt and at what point ethics does? :</p>
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<li>All first-year students at the University of Maryland read one book together as part of our First Year Book program. This years book, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, by Rebecca Skloot explores one individuals unknowing gift to humanity. In 1951, Henrietta Lacks was admitted to Johns Hopkins Hospital to receive radiation treatment for cervical cancer. There, cells taken from her body without her knowledge were grown in a culture and are still alive today. Known to scientists as HeLa, these immortal cells have become one of medical researchs most important tools.</li>
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<p>Choose from one of the following two options to write your essay:</p>
<p>a) There is general consensus that Henrietta Lacks is responsible for one of the most significant contributions to science; however, there is less consensus regarding the methods used to achieve these scientific advancements. The line between science and ethics is often hotly debated. Where would you draw the line and why?</p>