Chapter 9: Genetic Choices

Question 1

Chromosome

Answer 1

A string-like, gene-containing molecule in the nucleus of a cell.

Question 2

Eugenics

Answer 2

The deliberate attempt to improve the genetic makeup of humans by manipulating reproduction.

Question 3

Gene

Answer 3

The fundamental unit of biological inheritance

Question 4

Gene Therapy

Answer 4

The manipulation of someone’s genetic material to prevent or treat disease

Question 5

Genetic Discrimination

Answer 5

The use of genetic information by employers, insurance companies, and others to discriminate against or stigmatize people.

Question 6

Genetic Testing

Answer 6

Procedures used to check forgeneticdisordersbylookingfor changes in a person’s DNA

Question 7

Genome

Answer 7

An organism’s entire complement of DNA

Question 8

Gene Therapy: Somatic Cell

Answer 8

Involves altering genes in a person’s somatic (body) cells

Does not prevent the spread of genetic mutations to the patient’s offspring

Question 9

Gene Therapy: Germ Line Cell

Answer 9

Involves modifying genes in the egg & sperm cells

Not actually feasible (yet)

Question 10

Eugenics: Negative

Answer 10

Involves attempts to prevent or treat genetic dx

Question 11

Eugenics: Positive

Answer 11

Involves attempts to improve on normal functions