Inherited Disorders (OCR GCSE Biology A (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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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
What does cystic fibrosis cause in the body?
What does cystic fibrosis cause in the body?
Thick mucus in airways and pancreas
What type of allele causes cystic fibrosis?
What type of allele causes cystic fibrosis?
Recessive allele
What must be true of parents for a child to have cystic fibrosis?
What must be true of parents for a child to have cystic fibrosis?
Both must be carriers or one has CF and the other is a carrier
What does embryonic screening allow scientists to observe?
What does embryonic screening allow scientists to observe?
Whether child will have a genetic condition
How can DNA be obtained for embryonic screening?
How can DNA be obtained for embryonic screening?
From lab embryos or embryos in womb
What is an economic argument for embryonic screening?
What is an economic argument for embryonic screening?
Treating disorders is very expensive
What is an ethical concern against embryonic screening?
What is an ethical concern against embryonic screening?
Could create designer babies
What social concern exists about embryonic screening and prejudice?
What social concern exists about embryonic screening and prejudice?
May suggest those with disorders are unwanted
What physical risk is associated with embryonic screening?
What physical risk is associated with embryonic screening?
The procedure can lead to miscarriage