Genetic Disorders Flashcards
What is cystic fibrosis?
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder of the cell membranes
What is Polydactyly caused by?
Polydactyly is caused by a dominant allele
What is Polydactyly?
Polydactyly is a genetic disorder where babies are born with extra fingers or toes
Why are some people against Embryonic screening in terms of human prejudice?
It implies the people with genetic problems are undesirable
Why is embryonic screening an advantage in terms of money?
Treating disorders costs the government a lot of money
Explain how it’s possible to be a carrier of cystic fibrosis without knowing
The allele which causes cystic fibrosis is a recessive allele is so people can have only one copy of that allele and not have the disorder
What is meant by the screening of embryos produced by IVF?
Ia cell is removed from the embryo and it’s genes analysed so that genetic disorders can be detected
What is cystic fibrosis caused by?
Cystic fibrosis is caused by a recessive allele
