Biology 10, Las Positas College
Genetic Testing & Counseling

Human Heredity, Chpt 19, Handout

I-Genetic testing & Screening

A. Screening –populations
B. Prenatal Testing –individuals

1. Genetic
2. Pictorial

C. Presymptomatic Testing – find chances of developing condition before it develops

II-Gene Therapy

A. Techniques
B. Ethical Issues

• Somatic cell
• Germ-line
• Enhancement

• Definition
• Reasons for genetic counseling
• Genetic counselors
• Counseling steps