1. Hybrid embryos are created by inserting the nuclei of a human cell into an animal egg. The process involves injecting an empty cow or rabbit egg with human DNA. A burst of electricity is then used to trick the egg into dividing regularly, so that it becomes a very early embryo, from which stem cells can be extracted.
Define hybrid.

2. Who is mentioned in this article as opposing Britain's Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill?

3. For what reason did these various individuals/groups oppose the bill?

4. Gordon Brown is the Prime Minister of the UK and leader of the Labour Party. David Cameron is the leader of the Conservative Party and Leader of the Opposition. Why are these political opponents unified in their support for creating human-animal embryos?

5. a) What was the outcome of the vote in the House of Commons to ban the hybrid embryos?
b) What was the outcome of the vote to ban "pure hybrids" (embryos that could contain 50% animal - 50% human)?

6. Conservative MP Edward Leigh argued for an all-out ban on hybrid embryos. Re-read Mr. Leigh's comments in paragraphs 14-19. Do you agree with Mr. Leigh's argument? Explain your answer.

7. Re-read the comments of those who argued for the bill, including Fiona Mactaggart in para. 20-22, Dr. Ian Gibson, para. 23-24, and Dawn Primarolo, para. 27. Do you think their arguments are strong enough to counter what Sir Gerald Kaufman said in para. 25-26, as well as Cardinal Keith O'Brien statement (in para. 7) that such experiments amount to "Frankenstein" science, and breach the sanctity of human life? Explain your answer.