CRISPR-Cas9 Technology and Ethics

The video explores the impact of genetic engineering, focusing on CRISPR-Cas9 technology. It discusses the ethical implications of genome editing, the mechanism of CRISPR in bacteria, and its applications in medicine and agriculture. The video also highlights the challenges and potential consequences of using CRISPR, such as ethical concerns and reduced genetic diversity.

What is one of the major global concerns related to genetic engineering?

• Decreasing technological advancement

• Increasing biodiversity

• Reducing agricultural yield

• Eliminating diseases

What does CRISPR-Cas9 technology enable scientists to do?

• Increase natural selection

• Create new species

• Edit parts of the genome

• Clone organisms

Who were awarded the Nobel Prize for their work on CRISPR-Cas9?

• Albert Einstein and Marie Curie

• James Watson and Francis Crick

• Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer Doudna

• Charles Darwin and Gregor Mendel

How does CRISPR-Cas9 help bacteria defend against viruses?

• By producing antibodies

• By creating a physical barrier

• By cutting the viral DNA

• By mutating rapidly

What is one application of CRISPR technology in medical research?

• Developing new vaccines

• Increasing plant growth

• Enhancing human intelligence

• Detecting cancer-causing viruses

When were the first experiments using CRISPR to edit human embryos conducted?

• 2005

• 2010

• 2015

• 2020

What is a potential ethical concern regarding CRISPR technology?

• It may lead to increased biodiversity

• It is too expensive to develop

• It could result in a less diverse world

• It will eliminate all diseases

What is a possible societal impact of CRISPR technology?

• Universal access to genetic editing

• Control by a few wealthy individuals

• Immediate eradication of all genetic diseases

• Increased natural selection

What is a concern about the regulation of CRISPR studies?

• They are only conducted in one country

• They are not regulated at all

• They are strictly regulated

• They are too widely conducted

What is a potential downside of CRISPR technology according to its critics?

• It may lead to genetic material loss

• It will increase genetic diversity

• It will be accessible to everyone

• It will have no impact on society