Henrietta Lacks: DNA & Ethics Quiz

Who was Henrietta Lacks?

• A scientist who discovered cancer cells

• A woman whose cells were used for research

• A doctor who worked on vaccines

• A researcher who studied DNA

What does DNA replication do for a cell?

• It lets the cell divide and pass on the same genetic information

• It helps cells turn into different types of tissues

• It destroys damaged DNA

• It keeps DNA from changing

Why were Henrietta’s cells unique?

• They kept dividing in the lab when others died

• They were bigger than normal cells

• They could glow under light

• They had no DNA

What name was given to Henrietta’s cells?

• HeLa cells

• H-L cells

• Lacks cells

• DNA cells

How are cancer cells different from normal ones?

• They divide without stopping

• They don’t have a nucleus

• They divide only once

What ethical issue came from Henrietta’s story?

• Her cells were used without her consent

• Her DNA was destroyed

• She refused treatment

• Scientists hid her name on purpose

Why is DNA replication important?

• It makes sure each new cell gets the same DNA

• It changes DNA into RNA for body cells

• It makes energy for the cell

• It helps cells move faster

What have HeLa cells been used to study?

• Vaccines and cancer

• Plant growth

• Space travel

• Earth’s atmosphere

What can happen when DNA replication has an error?

• The cell might develop a mutation

• The DNA disappears

• The cell doubles in size

• Nothing happens

Why does Henrietta Lacks’ story still matter?

• It reminds scientists about ethics and consent

• It helped invent computers

• It changed weather studies