Inherited Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
How is Cystic Fibrosis caused?
A
By a Recessive Allele
2
Q
What is Cystic Fibrosis?
A
A genetic disorder of the cell membranes. It produces a lot of thick sticky mucus in the oesophagus
3
Q
How is Polydactyly caused?
A
By a Dominant Allele
4
Q
What is Polydactyly?
A
A genetic disorder where a baby is born with extra fingers or toes
5
Q
What can be screened for genetic disorders?
A
Embryos
6
Q
What are the key arguments against Embryonic screening?
A
Expensive, It implies people with genetic problems are ‘undesirable’
7
Q
What are the key arguments for Embryonic screening?
A
It will help stop suffering, There are laws to stop it going too far
