
Gene Therapy and Sickle Cell Disease
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Biology, Science
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9th - 12th Grade
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Liam Anderson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main idea behind gene therapy?
To modify genetic code to treat or cure diseases
To create new genetic diseases
To eliminate all genetic variations
To enhance physical abilities
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What shape do red blood cells take in sickle cell disease?
Crescent
Triangular
Square
Round
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which gene is primarily affected in sickle cell disease?
Delta-globin
Gamma-globin
Beta-globin
Alpha-globin
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a major challenge in using viruses for gene therapy?
Viruses are too small to carry DNA
Viruses can cause new diseases
Viruses are too expensive to produce
Viruses may insert DNA in unintended places
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a benefit of directly editing the beta-globin gene?
It is less effective than adding new genes
It avoids the risk of unintended side effects
It is more expensive
It requires more viral vectors
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What protein is used during fetal development instead of beta-globin?
Delta-globin
Gamma-globin
Alpha-globin
Epsilon-globin
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a potential advantage of reactivating gamma-globin genes?
It requires more complex procedures
It is less effective than other methods
It may treat multiple blood disorders
It can only treat sickle cell disease
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