International A Level Biology / Gene expression and genetics
The ethics of genetic screening
Edexcel International A Level Biology (YBI11), chapter 6: Gene expression and genetics, specification point 2.18. Part of the full course.
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Genetic screening can help identify embryos or people with a risk of an inherited condition, but decisions about using the results raise ethical questions. A strong discussion applies different viewpoints to the specific condition and considers both sides.