(a)[8]
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder caused by an autosomal recessive allele. Gene therapy has been tried as a treatment for CF since 1993. Outline the basic principles of gene therapy for the treatment of CF.
(b)[7]
Describe the role of a genetic counsellor in dealing with genetic diseases in humans and discuss the situations in which a couple might be referred to a genetic counsellor.