Lesson 2.5.4
2.5.4 Social and ethical issues of genetic screening Quiz: Pearson Edexcel Biology, Unit 2
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The 20 questions
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Which principle requires that people agree to a test only after being told its risks, benefits and alternatives?
- Genetic determinism
- Informed consent
- Cost-benefit analysis
- Eugenics
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What is the term for selecting people with desirable genetic traits to improve the genetic quality of a population?
- Pleiotropy
- Eugenics
- Heterosis
- Epigenetics
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Which principle forms the basis of a utilitarian ethical framework?
- Individual autonomy
- Greatest overall good
- Inherent human rights
- Absolute moral duties
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What is the main focus of a deontological ethical framework?
- Overall consequences
- Cost-benefit analysis
- Moral duties
- Maximising happiness
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Terminating pregnancies with genetic conditions raises concerns about which social issue?
- Data confidentiality
- False positive results
- Informed consent
- Stigma and discrimination
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Which argument in favour of genetic screening is utilitarian?
- Upholding duty
- Following doctrine
- Respecting rights
- Reducing overall suffering
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Discovering a relative's genetic risk through an individual's test primarily impacts which ethical issue?
- Paternal rights
- Gene therapy safety
- Test accuracy
- Confidentiality
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What is the primary benefit of carrier screening for prospective parents?
- Guaranteeing healthy offspring
- Preventing mutations
- Informed reproductive choices
- Curing genetic disorders
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Why do individuals hold differing ethical views on prenatal genetic screening?
- Inaccurate test results
- Different screening costs
- Differing personal values
- Variable DNA sequences
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What is a major ethical drawback of universal carrier screening in newborns?
- Increased life expectancy
- Eradication of alleles
- Unnecessary parental anxiety
- Higher test accuracy
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What is the main concern regarding genetic testing data held by insurers?
- Data encryption failure
- Delayed diagnosis
- Excessive medical fees
- Genetic discrimination
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What type of error occurs when a genetic test incorrectly indicates a condition is present?
- True negative
- False positive
- Systematic error
- False negative
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What term describes an embryo selected or engineered to possess specific desired characteristics?
- Designer baby
- Somatic hybrid
- Cloned embryo
- Transgenic foetus
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From a deontological perspective, why might embryo selection be considered unethical?
- High financial cost
- Unequal healthcare access
- Commodification of embryos
- False positive risk
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Which ethical principle protects a patient's right to keep genetic screening results private?
- Beneficence
- Autonomy
- Confidentiality
- Non-maleficence
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What is the term for using a person's genetic information to treat them unfairly, for example in employment?
- Genetic discrimination
- Genetic engineering
- Genetic drift
- Genetic linkage
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Which factor balances financial cost against the health benefits of a screening programme?
- False-positive rate
- Heritability index
- Relative risk
- Cost-effectiveness
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What type of result occurs when a screening test incorrectly indicates a disease?
- Carrier status
- False negative
- False positive
- True positive
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What is the primary role of genetic counselling during screening?
- Gene therapy
- Embryo selection
- Mandatory treatment
- Informed decision-making
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What is the main benefit of carrier screening for prospective parents?
- Curing genetic diseases
- Assessing reproductive risk
- Eliminating alleles
- Predicting lifespan
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