| Date | November 2020 | Marks available | 3 | Reference code | 20N.2.HL:.tz0.6 |
| Level | Higher Level | Paper | Paper 2 | Time zone | time zone 0 |
| Command term | Discuss | Question number | 6 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Discuss the limitations of genetic screening for sport, exercise and health.
Markscheme
ethical implications of involuntary exclusion from, or discrimination in, one or more sports;
ethical implications of discrimination beyond sport, for example, in employment;
may encourage application of gene modification to improve athletic performance;
genetic screening is still being developed and may be inaccurate / incomplete;
cost / accessibility are limiting factors;
Examiners report
Answered strongly, common answers related to genetic doping, and discrimination in sport and employment. However, a few candidates did not read the question and discussed strengths of genetic screening.
