Practice Gene Therapy (2.4.1.3) - Chapter 2: Genetic Engineering

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Question 1.
What is gene therapy?
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Think about how it helps with genetic diseases.
Question 2.
Name one technique used in gene therapy.
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Recall from our session about gene editing.
3Question 3.
What is the main goal of gene therapy?
- To alter physical traits
- To treat or prevent diseases
- To clone genes
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Focus on the purpose of gene therapy.
4Question 4.
True or False: CRISPR is a gene therapy method.
- True
- False
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Recall the tool used in gene editing.
Question 5.
Analyze the ethical implications of using gene therapy for enhancement purposes, such as improving physical abilities or intelligence.
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Think about the difference between treatment and enhancement.
Question 6.
Design a theoretical study to test a new gene therapy for a genetic disorder, including the methods and expected outcomes.
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Consider all aspects of a clinical trial.

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