Case Studies: Implications of the Human Genome Project

What is the mutation in the gene identified by Dr. Lydia Mendoza and her company responsible for?

• Producing extra pigment in the hair, skin, or eyes

• Causing no pigment to be produced in the hair, skin, or eyes

• Changing the color of the eyes

• Increasing the strength of the hair and skin

What must a company prove to the government when submitting a patent?

• That the item to be patented is expensive and took years to develop

• That the item to be patented is original and patentable

• That the item to be patented will be profitable

• That the item to be patented has been approved by the public

Why does Dr. Lydia Mendoza's team want to patent the gene they identified?

• To prevent anyone from using the gene

• To ensure the gene is used ethically

• To make back the money spent on research

• To become famous in the scientific community

Who would have to pay a fee to use the gene if it is patented by Dr. Lydia Mendoza's team?

• Only other research teams

• Anyone who wanted to develop either treatments or tests

• Only the government

• Only patients with the condition

What is the average IQ of a normal human according to the text?

• About 70

• About 100

• About 130

• About 150

What is considered to indicate mental disability in terms of IQ?

• IQ above 150

• IQ of about 100

• IQ of about 130

• IQ of about 70 or below

What is the goal of gene therapy as described in the text?

• To increase IQ for academic success

• To help a person function better

• To enhance memory in mice

• To increase IQ by 30 points in all humans

What is gene enhancement used for, according to the text?

• To help a person with a mental disability

• To increase the intelligence of animals

• To enhance a particular characteristic in a person already functioning normally or above

• To cure genetic diseases

Which scenario describes gene therapy?

• A couple wants to increase their son's IQ from 120 to 150 for better university chances

• A couple wants to increase their son's IQ from 70 to 100 to function normally

• Scientists increase a mouse's learning capacity

• Increasing human IQ by 30 points through the Human Genome Project

Which scenario describes gene enhancement?

• A couple wants to increase their son's IQ from 120 to 150 for better university chances

• A couple wants to increase their son's IQ from 70 to 100 to function normally

• Scientists increase a mouse's learning capacity

• Increasing human IQ by 30 points through the Human Genome Project