WorksheetsGenes as Medicine Video Quizizz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What was the first sign that Laura and Ryan Troxel noticed about their daughter Molly's health condition?
She had difficulty hearing.
She would look away from light.
She had trouble walking.
She was not responding to her name.
What is the cause of Molly's blindness according to the narrator?
A physical injury to her eyes.
A mutation in the genetic instructions for a protein in her eyes.
An unknown virus affecting her vision.
A lack of vitamins during pregnancy.
According to Bennett, what is the big idea of gene therapy?
To treat a disease by altering the physical symptoms.
To prevent the disease from spreading to other individuals.
To treat a disease at its root by altering the instructions that the cell is given.
To provide temporary relief from genetic disorders.
What is the retina?
A muscle that controls the size of the pupil
A light-sensitive layer of neural tissue at the back of the eye
A part of the brain responsible for processing visual information
The clear front surface of the eye that covers the iris and the pupil
What is the role of viruses in the gene therapy described?
They are used to strengthen the immune system against eye diseases
They are used to replace the entire DNA of the cell
They are used to deliver DNA or RNA across cell membranes
They are used to improve the vision by altering the retina
What is Leber amaurosis?
A type of gene therapy
A genetic condition causing child-onset blindness
A method for injecting genes
A breed of dogs
What causes Leber amaurosis in both humans and dogs?
A virus
A mutation in the RPE65 gene
Exposure to sunlight
Aging
How did Molly Troxel inherit the disease-causing mutation?
From a virus
From both of her parents, each having one working copy and one mutated copy of the RPE65 gene
From a random genetic mutation after birth
From environmental factors
What unfortunate event occurred during a gene therapy trial at the University of Pennsylvania in 1999?
A) The therapy was a complete success
B) The patient's immune system did not react to the viral invasion
C) Jesse Gelsinger died due to an immune reaction to the viral vector
D) The researchers decided to stop the trial voluntarily
What was the outcome of the gene therapy experiments on Briard Shepherds with mutations in the RPE65 gene?
A) The dogs were able to navigate simple environments
B) The dogs showed no improvement
C) The dogs' condition worsened
D) The dogs developed a different health issue
What was the reaction of the field of gene therapy after the death of Jesse Gelsinger?
A) Increased funding and support
B) No change in the level of interest and support
C) A halt in gene therapy research due to a loss of interest and funding
D) A shift in focus to other types of therapy
What was Molly Troxel's condition after the surgery on her eyes?
She could not tell any difference.
She saw the moon for the first time.
Her vision became worse.
She became completely independent.
What was the significant change in Molly's life post-procedure, as mentioned by Ryan Troxel?
She could ride her bike independently.
She started driving.
She no longer needed any assistance.
She could see perfectly.
What was Laura Troxel's sentiment regarding Molly's condition after the treatment?
She was disappointed with the results.
She was grateful that it stopped the disease's progression.
She believed Molly's vision was completely restored.
She regretted allowing Molly to undergo the procedure.
What does Bennett emphasize about the nature of science?
Science is an individual effort.
Science is only about achieving perfection.
Science builds on previous science and involves collaboration across different areas of expertise.
Science does not require the observation of results.
