Genetic Engineering Key Words

Question 1

Germ-line?

Answer 1

Change genetic make up at IVF stage
Alters genes of future generations
Alterations use viruses to kill disease

Question 2

Germ-line example?

Answer 2

Sickle cell anaemia

BUT effect resistance to malaria

Question 3

Enhancement Gene Therapy?

Answer 3

Altering genes to gain/enhance qualities
Genes replaced into embryos at IVF stage
Designer babies

Question 4

Somatic Cell?

Answer 4

Changing genes in an adult 
Introduce healthy gene into virus
Only alters one part of the body
Not passed on to offspring 
'Self destruct' into cancer cell