4.6.1.7 inherited disorders

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What are genetic disorders caused by? 
The inheritance of certain alleles
What is polydactyly?
Having extra fingers or toes
what is polydactyly caused by?
a dominant allele
what is cystic fibrosis?
a disorder of cell membranes
what is cystic fibrosis caused by?
a recessive allele
What is embryonic screening?
Process of testing embryos for genetic disorders
what are the arguments against embryonic screening?
Implies people with genetic diseases are ‘undesirable’
Slippery-slope argument - eventually people would want to pick other traits over others
Screening is expensive
Dangerous - can lead to miscarriages
what are the arguments for embryonic screening?
Helps stop people suffering
Treating disorders is expensive