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genetic mother |
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genetic mother A ♀ who for various physical reasons–eg, anatomic defects or antibody production, cannot herself carry a fertilized egg to full-term; under the usual scenario, the GM's egg is fertilized in vitro, and
implanted into a surrogate–gestational–mother, who carries the product to term. See Gestational mother. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The embryo would contain DNA from its genetic mother and father, plus extra DNA from the donor's mitochondria. There is no genetic mother, only female progenitor. The appeals court noted that while the donor's genetic link to the child gave her "a colorable claim of maternity, the biological connection does not ripen into parentage unless the evidence establishes that the genetic mother intended to raise the child as her own. |
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