Inherited Disorders (AQA GCSE Biology Combined Science): Flashcards
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What causes genetic disorders?
What causes genetic disorders?
Inheriting certain alleles
Polydactyly
Polydactyly
Having extra fingers or toes
Allele type causing polydactyly
Allele type causing polydactyly
Dominant allele
What are the effects of cystic fibrosis?
What are the effects of cystic fibrosis?
Thick mucus in airways and pancreas
Allele type causing cystic fibrosis
Allele type causing cystic fibrosis
Recessive allele
What is embryonic screening used for?
What is embryonic screening used for?
To observe if child will have a genetic condition
Ethical argument FOR embryonic screening
Ethical argument FOR embryonic screening
Reduces number of people suffering
Economic argument FOR embryonic screening
Economic argument FOR embryonic screening
Treating disorders is very expensive
Ethical argument AGAINST embryonic screening
Ethical argument AGAINST embryonic screening
Could encourage designer babies
Social risk of embryonic screening
Social risk of embryonic screening
Can lead to miscarriage