Question: Source A An extract from a newspaper on 3 July 2011 Private hospitals fear mainland mothers-to-be may be seeking a procedure in Hong Kong to

Source A An extract from a newspaper on 3 July
Source A An extract from a newspaper on 3 July 2011 Private hospitals fear mainland mothers-to-be may be seeking a procedure in Hong Kong to check the DNA of foetuses* in order to carry out sex-selective abortions Doctors believe that some mainland women are abusing a genetic test offered by some laboratories in Hong Kong which can identify the sex of a foetus as well as its chances of developing a severe sex-linked genetic disorder. Parents who have a family history of a severe genetic disorder use this test to determine the chances of the foetus developing the same disorder. Concerned about gender selection, the medical profession held a special seminar for doctors last month to discuss the ethical issues related to the genetic test. However, they failed to reach a decision on what the profession should do. "A foetus refers to the unborn offspring in its later stage of development with the major organs partly formed. Source B IN THE YEAR 2050 Well, we rona complete genetic test on your foetus Overall, you're looking at a healthy dark-haired daughter, maximum height 1.75 metres. No major illness possibilities. However, she does have the nail-biting gene Yeah, that's what Ew, can you get rid of it I meant. Unfortunately, we can't get rid of the gene. We'd have fo abort the whole foetus. a. With reference to the above sources, suggst some possible reasons that explain why some mainland mothers-to-be may abuse the genetic test. (8 marks) b. Discuss the social and ethical problems that may arise through the use of genetic testing results in the future. (12 marks)

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