Human Genetic Engineering Key terms from the Matters of Life unit. 0.0 / 5 ? Religious StudiesMatters of LifeGCSEAQA Created by: KyahGCreated on: 17-03-14 22:52 Genetic Engineering Modifying certain genes to control hereditary defects. 1 of 7 DNA Humans are made up of 23 pairs of chromosomes which contain DNA. 2 of 7 Genes Units of DNA which are responsible for passing on certain characteristics from parents. 3 of 7 Stem Cell A cell taken from a 4-5 day old embryo which can be used to grow any cell from the body as it is not yet specialized. 4 of 7 Embryology Study of human embryos. 5 of 7 Designer Babies Currently illegal in the UK, Babies with characteristics chosen by parents. 6 of 7 Savior Siblings A genetically compatible child who is used to cure a sibling. 7 of 7
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