S.H.E.

Question 1

What is gene therapy?

For 2 marks!

Answer 1

The replacement of a faulty gene with a functional gene in order to treat single gene disorders

Question 2

What can gene therapy be used to treat?

Answer 2

• Diabetes mellitus

Question 3

Ethical considerations

Answer 3

• Minimised harm
• Confidential
• Anonymous
• Informed, written consent
• Voluntary
• Right to withdraw

Question 4

What is cell replacement therapy?

Answer 4

Replacing faulty genes with functional genes (derived from stem cells)

Question 5

What can gene replacement therapy be used to treat?

Answer 5

• Parkinson’s Disease
• Alzheimer’s Disease

Question 6

What is recombinant DNA?