CAIE A Level Biology 9700 · Genetic technology
A 35-year-old woman has a family history of Huntington's disease (HD). Her father developed symptoms at age 50 and died at 65. She is considering genetic testing to find out whether she carries the mutant allele.
Discuss the advantages and ethical considerations of using genetic screening to test for the Huntington's disease allele.
7 marks, so the mark scheme is looking for about 7 separate creditworthy points. Making the same point twice in different words earns it once.
Discuss means: Set out the points on more than one side and weigh them up. Cover both sides, then finish with a judgement that follows from what you wrote.
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