Practice Medical Applications (4.4.2) - Chapter 4: Biotechnology and Its Applications

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Question 1.
What is genetically engineered insulin?
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Think about how insulin used to be made.
Question 2.
What does gene therapy aim to do?
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Focus on genetic defects.
3Question 3.
What is the primary benefit of genetically engineered insulin?
- More allergic reactions
- Less compatibility
- More compatible with humans
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Think about why human insulin is preferred.
4Question 4.
Gene therapy can treat SCID by:
- Inserting a functional gene
- Extracting a faulty gene
- Performing surgery
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Consider the mechanism being used.
Question 5.
Evaluate the potential ethical concerns surrounding gene therapy. How should society navigate these?
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Consider societal implications and historical context.
Question 6.
Design a research proposal studying the effectiveness of personalized medicine based on pharmacogenomics.
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Think about the significance of personalized approaches.

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