The major point of controversy in deCODE's plan to establish a genetic database of the people of Iceland is
A) the large expense and minimal projected benefits.
B) the privacy and appropriate use of the information obtained.
C) the inadequacy of the database size.
D) the genetic isolation of Icelanders.
E) all of these.

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The major point of controversy in deCODE's plan to establish a genetic database of the people of Iceland is the privacy and appropriate use of the information obtained. There have been concerns raised about access to the data by third parties, potential breaches of confidentiality, and ethical issues surrounding the use of genetic information. While the large expense and minimal projected benefits have also been cited as concerns, they are not the main point of controversy, and the other options are not relevant.

The Major Point of Controversy in DeCODE's Plan to Establish