Practice Cancer Therapy (5.6.1) - Epigenetic Engineering and Regulation of Gene Expression

Practice: Cancer Therapy

Lesson 5.6.1Epigenetic Engineering and Regulation of Gene Expression

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Question 1.
What are tumor suppressor genes?
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Think about their role in regulating cell division.
Question 2.
What does DNA methylation do?
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Consider the effect of adding a methyl group to DNA.
3Question 3.
What role do tumor suppressor genes play?
- A) They promote cell division.
- B) They prevent uncontrolled growth.
- C) They have no effect on cancer.
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Think about what 'suppressor' means.
4Question 4.
True or False: Epigenetic modifications can be irreversible.
- True
- False
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Consider how cancer treatments aim to restore gene function.
Question 5.
How might the reversibility of epigenetic modifications provide a therapeutic advantage in cancer treatment?
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Consider the flexible nature of epigenetic changes compared to genetic mutations.
Question 6.
Discuss specific risks associated with off-target effects in CRISPR-based epigenetic therapies.
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Think about unintended outcomes from interventions that alter gene expression.

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