Designer Babies (Hr 2)
Genetic Technology - Kat Visk
How it works.....
Choosing traits from genetic material and putting them together to create a living thing exactly how they want it.
Why is it done...
- To remove parts of the genes that create genetics diseases
- To create living things exactly how one wants them to be
- To add traits that are beneficial to a species, group or individual
Pros
- Can eliminate a genetic abnormality and devastating diseases.
- Can create a living thing that is more suitable for an environment, culture or group.
Cons
- Can create an imbalanced society
- Can impact Natural Selection process