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Edexcel IAL Biology 2.18 Ethical and social issues in genetic screening

State the affected person or embryo, explain the benefit or harm and develop contrasting viewpoints before reaching a judgement grounded in the scenario.

Syllabus
First assessment 2019
Course
Biology YBI11
Level
AS

Exam points

  • Discuss preimplantation screening through embryo selection, miscarriage and false hope.
  • Explain ethical objections through abortion, embryo status or religious belief.

2.18—Ethical and social issues in genetic screening question 1

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Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disorder.

The graph shows the number of babies with cystic fibrosis per 10000 births in one country, from 1990 to 2008.

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Describe the ethical issues relating to genetic screening.

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