Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Human Genetic Engine
Y11 Keywords
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Embryo research | The study of human embryos (UK law states only allowed up to 14 days) |
| Genetic engineering | The change of gene make-up to alter the features of a living organism (plant or animal) |
| Therapeutic | An action that helps to restore health |
| Non- Therapeutic | An action taken for economic, cosmetic or research purposes |
| Somatic cell therapy | A form of gene therapy that corrects faulty genes |
| Saviour Siblings | Babies conceived using PGD and IVF so their cord blood can be used to treat a seriously sick sibling |
| Designer Babies | Babies whose genetic structure has been structured to ensure particular characteristics e.g. eye colour |
| PGD | Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis, screening embryos in IVF treatment to select those that would be a closest match to the sick child |
| Reproductive cloning | Also known as human cloning, this would be the creation of an identical copy of a human. |
| Therapeutic cloning | Also known as stem cell cloning, this would use stem cells from an embryo to create replacement tissue or organs. |
| Hybrid embryos | Embryos created by inserting human genetic material into empty cow's eggs. |
Created by:
All Saints
Popular Religion sets