Leukodystrophies and Gene Therapy Quiz
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Biology
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9th - 10th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Nancy Jackson
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5 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary function of the myelin sheath in the nervous system?
To insulate and protect nerve cells
To store genetic information
To transmit electrical signals
To produce neurotransmitters
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which faulty gene is associated with Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD)?
ABCD1
Beryl sulphate ace a
CFTR
BRCA1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of the Beryl sulphate ace a gene in Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD)?
To produce a protein that breaks down fatty acids
To produce a protein that helps clean up the cell
To produce a protein that transmits signals
To produce a protein that insulates nerve cells
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the ex vivo gene therapy approach, what is the purpose of using a vector?
To destroy accumulated fatty acids
To stimulate the production of new stem cells
To deliver a working copy of the disease-causing gene
To remove faulty genes from the patient's cells
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the ultimate goal of the gene therapy being developed for leukodystrophies?
To eliminate all symptoms immediately
To completely cure the disease
To halt disease progression and restore protein function
To replace all damaged nerve cells
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