Gene Editing for Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Labaids

What is the main goal of gene editing for cystic fibrosis (CF)?

• To create new genes

• To correct mutations in the CFTR gene

• To remove DNA entirely

• To add more mutations

Gene editing for CF is considered advantageous because the changes to the DNA are _______.

• temporary

• reversible

• permanent

• unpredictable

What is a potential risk of gene editing mentioned in the text?

• It can cause new mutations in other genes

• It always works perfectly

• It is completely risk-free

• It only affects the intended site.

Why must each gene editing tool be evaluated individually?

• To ensure it is cost-effective

• To determine if it is precise enough for use in patients

• To make it faster

• To make it more colorful.

Gene editing tools for CF need to be customized to find a specific _______.

• protein

• CFTR mutation

• cell

• organ

What do current gene editing technologies rely on to fix the break in the DNA?

• Cell's own DNA repair machinery

• External tools

• Chemical reactions

• None of the above.

In gene editing, what is necessary for the DNA repair machinery to complete its work?

• Cell division

• Protein synthesis

• RNA transcription

• None of the above

Gene editing might not be able to correct CFTR mutations in lung cells unless _______ are specifically targeted.

• stem cells

• blood cells

• skin cells

• nerve cells

What is a challenge in treating diseases like CF with gene editing?

• Difficulty in getting gene editing tools into lung cells

• Lack of technology

• High cost

• None of the above

Gene editing for CF is currently being tested in which of the following?

• Cells and animals

• Only humans

• Plants

• None of the above