WorksheetsGenetic Tech
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the name of the new technology invented by Jennifer Doudna and Emmanuelle Charpentier for editing genomes?
CRISPR-Cas9
DNA-EditPro
CellGenome-Edit
GeneFixer-3000
What is the function of the protein Cas9 in the CRISPR system?
Integrate new genetic information into DNA
Copy viral DNA into RNA
Repair broken DNA in cells
Detect viral DNA and destroy it
What is the main purpose of the CRISPR technology in cells?
To record the viruses they have been exposed to
To repair damaged DNA
To produce more RNA molecules
To create a genetic vaccination card
What is the potential application of the CRISPR technology in the next 10 years according to Jennifer Doudna?
Correcting mutations causing genetic diseases
Enhancing human properties like eye color and height
Testing the application of the technology in particular tissues
Creating models for human disease in animals
Why did Jennifer Doudna and her colleagues call for a global pause in any clinical application of the CRISPR technology in human embryos?
To test the safety of the technology in animals and labs
To consider all the ethical and societal implications
To allow time for commercialization of the technology
To prevent other countries from using the technology
Altering the DNA of a plant in a laboratory
Genetically Modified Organisms
Growing Human Organs
Cloning
Gene Therapy
DNA Profiling
Could be used to help endangered species
Genetically Modified Organisms
Growing Human Organs
Cloning
Gene Therapy
DNA Profiling
Grapes that taste like cotton candy
Genetically Modified Organisms
Growing Human Organs
Cloning
Gene Therapy
DNA Profiling
Scientists replace a mutated gene with one that is healthy
Genetically Modified Organisms
Growing Human Organs
Cloning
Gene Therapy
DNA Profiling
Could be used to treat disorders caused by single gene mutations like hemophelia or sickle cell anemia
Genetically Modified Organisms
Growing Human Organs
Cloning
Gene Therapy
DNA Profiling
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?
mitosis
succession
direct harvesting
selective breeding
How is the disorder diagnosed??
Genetic Testing
X-ray
Blood Test
What are some symptoms of CF?
Salty-Tasting Sweat
Cold Feet
Yellow Eyes
Digestive System Problems
Chest Problems
What type of disease is CF?
Hereditary Disease
Brain Disease
Heart Disease
What is the cure for Cystic Fibrosis
There is no cure.
Medications
Surgery
Exercise
What does Cystic Fibrosis effect?
Lungs & Pancreas
Eating Disorder
Feet
Eyes
Can Cystic Fibrosis be life threatening?
Yes, because it clogs the airways.
No, because it isn't a real disease.
I don't know
No, because it's not that serious.
Does Cystic Fibrosis effect a certain group of people?
No, because it isn't even real.
Yes, because only certain people can have it.
No, it can effect anyone.
I don't know and don't care.
When did clinical trials to test cystic fibrosis gene therapies originate?
1993
1990
2003
1893
Why is the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) not a good vector to target airway cells?
They target blood cells
They target nervous cells
They target skin cells
