NDD#18 Genetic Engineering And Disease Prevention

What is the main focus of the video?

• Educational programs

• Public health campaigns

• Infectious diseases

• Genetic engineering and disease prevention

Which module's techniques overlap with those mentioned in the video?

• Module 7

• Module 9

• Module 6

• Module 5

What are some of the genetic engineering techniques mentioned?

• Hybridization and mutation breeding

• Cloning and selective breeding

• DNA sequencing, recombinant DNA, and genetic editing

• Gene silencing and gene therapy

What is the purpose of pre-implantation genetic screening?

• To screen embryos for genetic disorders

• To enhance physical attributes in embryos

• To increase the intelligence of the embryo

• To determine the gender of the embryo

What technique is used in pre-implantation genetic screening?

• Polymerase chain reaction

• Array comparative genomic hybridization

• Gene silencing

• DNA microarray analysis

What is golden rice an example of?

• A genetically modified organism to address nutritional deficiencies

• A new species of rice resistant to pests

• A type of rice that can grow in arid conditions

• A rice variant that cooks faster than regular rice

What vitamin does golden rice help synthesize in the body?

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin D

• Vitamin B12

• Vitamin A

Which of the following is NOT a product of genetic engineering mentioned in the video?

• Monoclonal antibodies

• Human growth hormone

• Antibiotics

• Insulin

What type of vaccines were mentioned as being developed using genetic engineering?

• Covaxin and Sinopharm

• Sinovac and Sputnik V

• Johnson & Johnson and Novavax

• Pfizer and Moderna

What is CRISPR primarily used for?

• Enhancing physical performance

• Diagnosing diseases

• Gene editing

• Creating genetically modified plants