Inherited disorders Flashcards
1
Q
What is cystic fibrosis?
A
Where the body produces thick, sticky mucus which can cause problems to organs such as the lungs
2
Q
What is polydactyly?
A
Where the body produces more fingers or toes than usual
3
Q
What allele causes cystic fibrosis?
A
Dominant
4
Q
What allele causes polydactyly?
A
Recessive
5
Q
What is embryo screening?
A
Where embryos are made via IVF to make sure that the embryo does not have any inherited disorders
6
Q
What are the problems caused by embryo screening?
A
Economic - Expensive
Ethical - Killing embryos with inherited disorders could be considered wrong
Social - People don’t think you should be able to choose how a baby/embryo should turn out
