the process to modify the genome of an organism by introducing a gene from another organism to give a desired characteristic.
genetic engineering.
1 of 13
a recessive gene, possible for parents to be healthy but carry the gene and pass it on to their children. child will be prone to infection.
cystic fibrosis.
2 of 13
a dominant gene, one parent has to have the disorder to pass it on. an inherited condition.
polydactyly.
3 of 13
a dominant gene, has major implications, one parent requires gene. disorder can be passed on through generations, symptoms show around the age of 40. affects nervous system.
huntington's disease.
4 of 13
a recessive gene, sufferer requires two copies of the faulty gene. disorder causes red blood cells to change shape, form clumps that can be trapped in blood vessels.
sickle cell anaemia.
5 of 13
people who think they have an allele for a genetic disorder can get their embryo tested for the specific allele through...
embryo screening.
6 of 13
problem with embryo screening that is related to money e.g if a child is born with a genetic disorder, it may cost the parents extra money to support the child.
economic.
7 of 13
problem with embryo screening that is related to right/wrong and fairness e.g. some people believe that an embryo has the same right to life as a person.
ethical.
8 of 13
problem with embryo screening that is related to people and society e.g. if a child is born with a genetic disorder, they need lots of care, this could have an impact on other children in the family.
social.
9 of 13
sex cells e.g. sperm and egg.
gamete.
10 of 13
structure containing DNA, found in nucleus.
chromosome.
11 of 13
small section of DNA on a chromosome.
gene.
12 of 13
alternative form of a gene, inherited from each parent.
allele.
13 of 13
Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
a recessive gene, possible for parents to be healthy but carry the gene and pass it on to their children. child will be prone to infection.
Back
cystic fibrosis.
Card 3
Front
a dominant gene, one parent has to have the disorder to pass it on. an inherited condition.
Back
Card 4
Front
a dominant gene, has major implications, one parent requires gene. disorder can be passed on through generations, symptoms show around the age of 40. affects nervous system.
Back
Card 5
Front
a recessive gene, sufferer requires two copies of the faulty gene. disorder causes red blood cells to change shape, form clumps that can be trapped in blood vessels.
Comments
No comments have yet been made