Exam 5 Flashcards

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

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To treat infertility by fertilizing an egg outside the body

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Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) is used for what primary purpose?
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Identifying genetic defects in embryos before implantation

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Which technique is used to select sperm based on desired genetic traits?
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Sperm sorting

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What does CRISPR primarily allow scientists to do?

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Edit genes by inserting, repairing, or disabling them

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5
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Reproductive cloning results in which of the following?

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Genetically identical individuals

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Gene therapy involving the insertion of genes is primarily used to:
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Introduce new or functional genes

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Which of the following is an example of ex vivo therapy?
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Modifying cells outside the body and then reintroducing them

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In silico studies refer to which type of research?
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Computer-simulated experiments

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What is the primary goal of in vivo gene therapy?
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To alter genes within living organisms

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What does CRISPR stand for?

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Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats

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

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What is a common challenge faced in the use of viral vectors for gene therapy?
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Immune response from the patient

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13
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What is the role of guide RNA in the CRISPR system?

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To locate the target DNA sequence

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14
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What is the potential risk of using CRISPR technology in humans?
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Unintended genetic edits

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Which vector is commonly used in gene therapy for its safety and effectiveness?
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Adeno-associated virus

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16
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Which condition is commonly targeted by gene therapy?
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Cystic fibrosis

17
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Vectors in gene therapy are primarily used to:

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Deliver genetic material into cells

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

19
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Cystic fibrosis is primarily caused by a mutation in which gene?
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20
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Reproductive cloning is most commonly achieved using which technique?
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Somatic cell nuclear transfer

21
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What is a potential -ETHICAL- concern associated with preimplantation genetic diagnosis?
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It allows for the selection of non-medical traits

22
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Which of the following is an advantage of using CRISPR technology in gene editing?
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It provides precise and targeted genetic modifications

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

24
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In which situation would ex vivo gene therapy be preferred over in vivo?
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When precise control of the genetic material is needed

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What role do vectors play in the CRISPR process? 20sec
They deliver CRISPR components to target cells
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How does CRISPR differ from traditional gene therapy methods? 20sec
It can edit genes directly at precise locations
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What is a common vector used in gene therapy?
Virus
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Which type of gene therapy involves making a gene inactive to prevent disease? 20sec
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