Part 1: Make a T-chart showing the positive and negative aspects of personal genetic testing. [4 pts]
Part 2: Answer the following questions.
Part 3: In the space below, respond to the following prompt.
With the sequencing of the human genome during the last decade, we now have the ability to “screen for” various genetic disorders. People who are going to start a family can sit down with a genetic counselor and be tested for diseases such as Tay Sachs and Cystic Fibrosis. We can also have our own DNA screened for diseases like breast cancer to find out if we are susceptible to them.
All of the early detection technology cannot help us to make decisions as to what to do with this information. If you find that you and your partner have a 25% chance of making a baby with Tay Sachs, do you proceed with pregnancy? Do you take the risk? How much risk is too much? Would your desire to know be different for a disease that could potentially be cured, such as breast cancer, versus one that is always fatal, like Huntington’s Disease?
In your dilemma discussion, you should discuss what type of testing, if any, you would seek out, and how you would make decisions based on the results of any testing you had done.
Answer part 1.
Positive aspects | Negative aspects |
1. If test result will negative, it give a relieve from uncertainty. 2. No need for further unnecessary check up. 3. It provide in-depth knowledge about your disease risk. 4. A positive result can direct a person to toward available prevention. 5.the result can provide information when planning for future children. |
1. A negative result does not guarantee that you will not develope any disease in future. 2. If result will positive it cause anxiety and stress. 3. Testing does not eliminate a person's risk for disease. 4. Results in some cases may return inconclusive or uncertain. 5. Even though genetic test make confirm a diagnosis, it may not be treated. |
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