biol+4+genetic+issues+SAC

This SAC is centred around applications of genetic technology and related issues. You will be given four articles to read on Monday 13th October that relate specifically to genetically modified organisms and genetic screening. You will then have the opportunity to prepare a set of summary notes to use during the SAC, length of notes is upto you. In addition the class notes and textbook may also be utilised during the SAC.  Task: you will be required to complete a written summary report by answering a variety of questions relating to the four articles. You will have a choice as to which questions you answer but ultimately you will need to show an understanding of the following areas: There are a total of 25 questions, each worth a certain number of marks, to choose from. You must choose at least one question from each of Section A, B, C, D and E. You can only have a maximum of 25 marks worth of questions. Do not go over this! Some of the questions are shown below.
 * Understanding of the genetic technology
 * Positive and negative aspects of the application of the technology
 * Reasons for humans intervening in the evolutionary process
 * Impact of human intervention on the evolutionary process
 * Differing viewpoints and own opinion
 * Understanding of the link between biological, cultural and technological evolution

Questions about this SAC can be posted below.

Q: OK.. so in reference to the 'how much can we decide about baby's genes? article... when they talk about her risk going from 45-80% risk to now 12% is that becayse the risk of having breast cancer due to a mutation or something is around 12 % but if u have this gene your risk is more around 40-85 percent??