TED Talk Crispr Quiz

What revolutionary technology allows us to precisely edit the DNA in living organisms?

• Fecal transplants

• Probiotics

• CRISPR

• Antibiotics

Which of the following diseases has CRISPR already cured in people?

• Diabetes

• Sickle cell disease

• Asthma

• Alzheimer's

What is the new field of science created by combining metagenomics and CRISPR?

• Nanotechnology

• Microbiome Editing

• Stem Cell Research

• Genome Sequencing

What percentage of the world's microbial species have been grown and studied in the lab?

• Less than 25%

• Around 50%

• About 75%

• Less than 1%

What is the main contributor to rising global temperatures since preindustrial times?

• Ozone

• Carbon dioxide

• Methane

• Nitrous oxide

Which of the following diseases is NOT linked to the gut microbiome according to the text?

• Obesity

• Diabetes

• Alzheimer's

• Cancer

What is the ultimate partner in collaboration for precision microbiome editing?

• Nature

• Plants

• Humans

• Animals

What is the main problem created by the wealthiest people according to the text?

• Climate change

• Air pollution

• Deforestation

• Water pollution

What is the tool that works like a scalpel in editing microbiomes?

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What is the technology that allows us to figure out what species are present in a microbial community?

• Nanotechnology

• Stem Cell Therapy

• Genome Editing

• Metagenomics