Exam 2 Key Terms Flashcards
1
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Genetic Discrimination
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the use of genetic information by employers, insurance companies, and others to discriminate against or stigmatize people
2
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the use of genetic information by employers, insurance companies, and others to discriminate against or stigmatize people
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Genetic Discrimination
3
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Gene therapy
A
manipulation of someone’s genetic material to prevent or treat a disease
- replacing a missing or defective gene
- repairing a faulty gene
- activating or deactivating a gene
4
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manipulation of someone’s genetic material to prevent or treat a disease
- replacing a missing or defective gene
- repairing a faulty gene
- activating or deactivating a gene
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gene therapy
5
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eugenics
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the deliberate attempt to improve the genetic makeup of humans by manipulating reproduction
- negative eugenics
- positive eugenics
6
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the deliberate attempt to improve the genetic makeup of humans by manipulating reproduction
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eugenics
