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Genetic Tech

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the name of the new technology invented by Jennifer Doudna and Emmanuelle Charpentier for editing genomes?

a)

CRISPR-Cas9

b)

DNA-EditPro

c)

CellGenome-Edit

d)

GeneFixer-3000

2.

What is the function of the protein Cas9 in the CRISPR system?

a)

Integrate new genetic information into DNA

b)

Copy viral DNA into RNA

c)

Repair broken DNA in cells

d)

Detect viral DNA and destroy it

3.

What is the main purpose of the CRISPR technology in cells?

a)

To record the viruses they have been exposed to

b)

To repair damaged DNA

c)

To produce more RNA molecules

d)

To create a genetic vaccination card

4.

What is the potential application of the CRISPR technology in the next 10 years according to Jennifer Doudna?

a)

Correcting mutations causing genetic diseases

b)

Enhancing human properties like eye color and height

c)

Testing the application of the technology in particular tissues

d)

Creating models for human disease in animals

5.

Why did Jennifer Doudna and her colleagues call for a global pause in any clinical application of the CRISPR technology in human embryos?

a)

To test the safety of the technology in animals and labs

b)

To consider all the ethical and societal implications

c)

To allow time for commercialization of the technology

d)

To prevent other countries from using the technology

6.

Altering the DNA of a plant in a laboratory

a)

Genetically Modified Organisms

b)

Growing Human Organs

c)

Cloning

d)

Gene Therapy

e)

DNA Profiling

7.

Could be used to help endangered species

a)

Genetically Modified Organisms

b)

Growing Human Organs

c)

Cloning

d)

Gene Therapy

e)

DNA Profiling

8.

Grapes that taste like cotton candy

a)

Genetically Modified Organisms

b)

Growing Human Organs

c)

Cloning

d)

Gene Therapy

e)

DNA Profiling

9.

Scientists replace a mutated gene with one that is healthy

a)

Genetically Modified Organisms

b)

Growing Human Organs

c)

Cloning

d)

Gene Therapy

e)

DNA Profiling

10.

Could be used to treat disorders caused by single gene mutations like hemophelia or sickle cell anemia

a)

Genetically Modified Organisms

b)

Growing Human Organs

c)

Cloning

d)

Gene Therapy

e)

DNA Profiling

11.

The corn we eat today is larger and has more kernels than the corn people first grew thousands of years ago. Which process is most likely responsible for the changes that have occurred?

a)

mitosis

b)

succession

c)

direct harvesting

d)

selective breeding

12.

How is the disorder diagnosed??

a)

Genetic Testing

b)

X-ray

c)

Blood Test

13.

What are some symptoms of CF?

a)

Salty-Tasting Sweat

b)

Cold Feet

c)

Yellow Eyes

d)

Digestive System Problems

e)

Chest Problems

14.

What type of disease is CF?

a)

Hereditary Disease

b)

Brain Disease

c)

Heart Disease

15.

What is the cure for Cystic Fibrosis

a)

There is no cure.

b)

Medications

c)

Surgery

d)

Exercise

16.

What does Cystic Fibrosis effect?

a)

Lungs & Pancreas

b)

Eating Disorder

c)

Feet

d)

Eyes

17.

Can Cystic Fibrosis be life threatening?

a)

Yes, because it clogs the airways.

b)

No, because it isn't a real disease.

c)

I don't know

d)

No, because it's not that serious.

18.

Does Cystic Fibrosis effect a certain group of people?

a)

No, because it isn't even real.

b)

Yes, because only certain people can have it.

c)

No, it can effect anyone.

d)

I don't know and don't care.

19.

When did clinical trials to test cystic fibrosis gene therapies originate?

a)

1993

b)

1990

c)

2003

d)

1893

20.

Why is the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) not a good vector to target airway cells?

a)

They target blood cells

b)

They target nervous cells

c)

They target skin cells