different version of a gene, which can produce a different characteristic in the organism’s phenotype

processes that look for the presence of particular alleles in the DNA of an organism’s genome

a person with one copy of a recessive allele (they won’t show the characteristic but can pass the allele to their offspring)

the likelihood that something will happen, which can be calculated as a decimal number between 0 and 1

a question about whether something is right or wrong

Genetic testing for family planning

Combined science

Pupils learned about the roles of hormones in controlling plant growth and development, including growth responses to stimuli including light and gravity.

Gene technology

Physical illness or injury, medical procedures, blood.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of abortion, euthanasia, organ donation.

identifying genetic conditions that may affect offspring

What is genetic testing used for in family planning?

Which procedure involves extracting amniotic fluid to detect genetic conditions?

They can have false positive or false negative results.

What is a potential issue with genetic tests?

What is the purpose of chorionic villus sampling?

to provide information and support for individuals with genetic conditions

What is the purpose of genetic counselling?

deciding whether to continue a pregnancy based on test results

What might be a moral dilemma faced by parents after genetic testing?

a section of DNA that codes for a particular protein

the molecule that carries genetic information in living organisms

a structure formed from coiled DNA found in the nucleus of a cell

a version of a gene that can result in different characteristics

It is passed from parents to offspring through genes.

What does it mean if a condition is inherited?

A {{}} allele will not be expressed in the phenotype if a dominant allele is present.

a person who has no alleles for the condition

a person who has one copy of a recessive allele for a condition

a person who has two copies of a dominant allele

a person who is affected by the condition

What is a carrier of a genetic condition?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Genetic testing for family planning

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.