Stages of the Screening Process 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyDNA and inheritanceIGCSEAQA Created by: Nicole DCreated on: 07-12-13 21:51 Stages of the Screening Process 6 Stages 1 of 10 Stage 1 DNA is isolated from the embryo cells 2 of 10 Stage 2 A gene probe is produced 3 of 10 What does the gene probe do? It will locate and bind to the faulty allele responsible for a specific disorder 4 of 10 Stage 3 The probe is added to the DNA from the embryo 5 of 10 Stage 4 If the probe binds then UV light is used 6 of 10 What is the UV light used for? To detect the fluorescently labelled probe 7 of 10 Stage 5 The probe attaches onto the faulty allele and either fluoresces or doesn't 8 of 10 What does it mean if it does fluoresce? The embryo or foetus is affected by the condition 9 of 10 Stage 6 The parents have a choice! 10 of 10
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