Question

1 a) Explain why having more red blood cells helped Eero Mätyranta. b) This is an example of inherited variation. What environmental factor could cause the same effect? 2) What are the drawbacks of developing new steroids to help people suffering from disease? 3) Medical scientists could collaborate with people responsible for athletes. New drugs could be made with 'harmless markers', which would show up easily in someones blood. What effect would this have on: a) companies that develop the drugs. b) patients that use the drugs in hospitals c) Athletes that wish to use drugs like this? 4) On balance do you think using 'markers' is a good idea. Explain your reasoning

Answer 1

1a) red blood cells carry oxygen. so if you have more, it means your aerobic respiration will improve.

2) addiction, or they may clash with other medication

3a) it could be bad for the company as their drug is being used for bad, which may encourage others too. a good thing is that it can be easily spotted.

3b) their other medication may not show up, so in an emergancy, medication could be given, but it wouldnt respond due to other medication clashing.

3c) it would be good for athletes as they wouldnt get called out for using PEDs, however it is still a drug.

4) overall, i dont believe markers is a good idea. this is becuase even though it will be used for good, it will be bought under drugs on which people misuse for the wrong reasons. meaning that people may get adfdicted and the drugs doesnt become efficent anymore.

i tried, sorry