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Arguments against embryo screening
Embryos can be screened to detect inherited disorders. Give two arguments against embryo screening. Do not refer to religion in your answer.
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Marking points
- 1 Gives risk to the embryo or miscarriage as an argument.
- 2 Gives risk to the female/mother as an argument.
- 3 Identifies stress as an argument.
- 4 Identifies possible termination/destruction of an embryo as an argument.
- 5 Identifies high cost as an argument.
- 6 Identifies lack of embryo consent as an argument.
- 7 Identifies possible prejudice against people with inherited disorders.
Full-mark answer
1. Screening carries a risk of miscarriage or harm to the embryo. 2. The screening process can be stressful for the prospective parents.
Why this answer loses marks
Embryo screening is unethical and exposes the embryo to radiation.
Unqualified ethics is ignored, and radiation risk is explicitly rejected; give specific credited practical or social objections.