Recombinant DNA Technology · Summer Term

Gene Therapy and Screening

Using DNA probes to identify heritable conditions and the use of viral vectors for gene therapy.

Key Questions

  1. 1What are the ethical implications of screening embryos for non-medical genetic traits?
  2. 2Why has gene therapy seen limited success in treating complex polygenic diseases?
  3. 3How does personalized medicine change the relationship between doctor and patient?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

A-Level: Biology - Recombinant DNA TechnologyA-Level: Biology - Gene Therapy
Year: Year 13
Subject: Biology
Unit: Recombinant DNA Technology
Period: Summer Term

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