Exam 5

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of in vitro fertilization (IVF)?

Answer 1

To treat infertility by fertilizing an egg outside the body

Question 2

Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) is used for what primary purpose?
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Answer 2

Identifying genetic defects in embryos before implantation

Question 3

Which technique is used to select sperm based on desired genetic traits?
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Answer 3

Sperm sorting

Question 4

What does CRISPR primarily allow scientists to do?

Answer 4

Edit genes by inserting, repairing, or disabling them

Question 5

Reproductive cloning results in which of the following?

Answer 5

Genetically identical individuals

Question 6

Gene therapy involving the insertion of genes is primarily used to:
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Answer 6

Introduce new or functional genes

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of ex vivo therapy?
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Answer 7

Modifying cells outside the body and then reintroducing them

Question 8

In silico studies refer to which type of research?
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Answer 8

Computer-simulated experiments

Question 9

What is the primary goal of in vivo gene therapy?
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Answer 9

To alter genes within living organisms

Question 10

What does CRISPR stand for?

Answer 10

Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats

Question 11

Which of the following techniques is used in gene therapy to correct a malfunctioning gene by adding a functional copy?
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Answer 11

Insertion

Question 12

What is a common challenge faced in the use of viral vectors for gene therapy?
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Answer 12

Immune response from the patient

Question 13

What is the role of guide RNA in the CRISPR system?

Answer 13

To locate the target DNA sequence

Question 14

What is the potential risk of using CRISPR technology in humans?
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Answer 14

Unintended genetic edits

Question 15

Which vector is commonly used in gene therapy for its safety and effectiveness?
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Answer 15

Adeno-associated virus

Question 16

Which condition is commonly targeted by gene therapy?
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Answer 16

Cystic fibrosis

Question 17

Vectors in gene therapy are primarily used to:

Answer 17

Deliver genetic material into cells

Question 18

Which of the following technologies is NOT directly involved in genetic editing?
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Answer 18

Sperm sorting

Question 19

Cystic fibrosis is primarily caused by a mutation in which gene?
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Answer 19

CFTR

Question 20

Reproductive cloning is most commonly achieved using which technique?
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Answer 20

Somatic cell nuclear transfer

Question 21

What is a potential -ETHICAL- concern associated with preimplantation genetic diagnosis?
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Answer 21

It allows for the selection of non-medical traits

Question 22

Which of the following is an advantage of using CRISPR technology in gene editing?
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Answer 22

It provides precise and targeted genetic modifications

Question 23

Which of the following is a key consideration that restricts its use in reproductive cloning?
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Answer 23

Ethical implications

Question 24

In which situation would ex vivo gene therapy be preferred over in vivo?
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Answer 24

When precise control of the genetic material is needed

Question 25

What role do vectors play in the CRISPR process?
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Answer 25

They deliver CRISPR components to target cells

Question 26

How does CRISPR differ from traditional gene therapy methods?
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Answer 26

It can edit genes directly at precise locations

Question 27

What is a common vector used in gene therapy?

Answer 27

Virus

Question 28

Which type of gene therapy involves making a gene inactive to prevent disease?
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Answer 28

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