Inherited Disorders (AQA GCSE Biology): Quizzes
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What causes genetic disorders?
What causes genetic disorders?
Inheriting certain alleles
What is polydactyly?
What is polydactyly?
Having extra fingers or toes
What type of allele causes polydactyly?
What type of allele causes polydactyly?
Dominant allele
Where does cystic fibrosis cause thick mucus to form?
Where does cystic fibrosis cause thick mucus to form?
Airways and pancreas
What type of allele causes cystic fibrosis?
What type of allele causes cystic fibrosis?
Recessive allele
For a child to have CF, what must be true about the parents?
For a child to have CF, what must be true about the parents?
Both carriers or one has CF and one carrier
What does embryonic screening allow scientists to observe?
What does embryonic screening allow scientists to observe?
Whether child will have genetic condition
How can embryonic screening be carried out in the lab?
How can embryonic screening be carried out in the lab?
Cells taken from embryo and analysed
What is an ethical argument FOR embryonic screening?
What is an ethical argument FOR embryonic screening?
Reduces number of people suffering
What is an economic argument AGAINST embryonic screening?
What is an economic argument AGAINST embryonic screening?
It is expensive to carry out screening
What physical risk does embryonic screening pose?
What physical risk does embryonic screening pose?
Can lead to miscarriage
What ethical concern exists about embryonic screening?
What ethical concern exists about embryonic screening?
Could encourage designer babies