CAIE A Level Biology 9700 · Genetic technology

Genetic technology: discuss question

Discuss4 marksStandard

A new genetic screening programme has been offered to a family with a known history of Huntington's disease. The programme tests for the presence of the mutant allele that causes the condition. Discuss the advantages and ethical concerns of offering this genetic screening to the family.

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4 marks, so the mark scheme is looking for about 4 separate creditworthy points. Making the same point twice in different words earns it once.

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