Flashcards covering OCR 21st Century Science's Biology B1.3 Module - part 3 of 4, Testing and treating genetic disorders
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What are disorders such as Hungtington's disease and Cystic Fibrois caused by?
Which of these two disorders is caused by a dominant allele?
- Hungtington's disease
- Cystic Fibrosis
What are the symptoms of Hungtington's disease?
What are the symptoms of Cystic Fibrosis?
What is a "carrier" of a disease?
A is the dominant, Hungtington's Disease allele. a is the healthy allele. What is the % risk of the offspring having and not having Hungtington's disease?
What is pre-implantation genetic diagnosis?
What are the ethical issues with preimplantation genetic diagnosis?
Name the benefits and risks of testing the fluid surrounding a baby's womb?
What is predictive testing? + risks / benefits
