Genetic disorders Flashcards

1
Q

What are some disorders?

A

Inherited.

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Polydactyly?

A

Individual has extra fingers or toes.

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3
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What is the allele for polydactyly?

A

Dominant, so it can be passed on by only one parent who has the disorder.

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4
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Cystic fibrosis?

A

Disorder of the cell membranes.

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5
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Why must cystic fibrosis be inherited from both parents?

A

As it is recessive.

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6
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What can you do to embryos?

A

Screen them for alleles which cause genetic disorders.

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7
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For embryo screening? 4

A
  • stop people’s suffering
  • laws to stop it going too far
  • most embryos are destroyed in IVF anyway - screening just allows it to be healthy
  • treating disorders cost the government a lot of money
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Against embryo screening? 4

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  • people may start screening to pick their most desirable baby
  • rejected embryos are destroyed, they could have been potential humans
  • screening is expensive
  • it implies that living with disorders are “undesirable” and this increases prejudice
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