Inherited Disorders (AQA GCSE Biology): Flashcards
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Cause of genetic disorders
Cause of genetic disorders
Inheriting certain alleles
Polydactyly definition
Polydactyly definition
Having extra fingers or toes
Type of allele that causes polydactyly
Type of allele that causes polydactyly
Dominant allele
Cystic fibrosis - what type of disorder
Cystic fibrosis - what type of disorder
Disorder of cell membranes
Effect of cystic fibrosis on airways & pancreas
Effect of cystic fibrosis on airways & pancreas
Results in thick mucus
Type of allele that causes cystic fibrosis
Type of allele that causes cystic fibrosis
Recessive allele
Parent requirements for child to have CF
Parent requirements for child to have CF
Both parents carriers OR one has CF + one carrier
Purpose of embryonic screening
Purpose of embryonic screening
To observe if child will have 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 concern AGAINST embryonic screening
Ethical concern AGAINST embryonic screening
Could encourage designer babies
Social concern AGAINST screening - prejudice
Social concern AGAINST screening - prejudice
Suggests those with disorders won't live full life
Social concern AGAINST screening - decisions
Social concern AGAINST screening - decisions
Decisions about terminating pregnancy must be made
Social risk of embryonic screening procedure
Social risk of embryonic screening procedure
Can lead to miscarriage