10.2.2 - Gene Therapy
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Practice Questions
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What is gene therapy?
💡 Hint: Think about how genetic problems can be corrected.
Who was the first patient to receive gene therapy?
💡 Hint: Recall the condition related to the first gene therapy.
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What is gene therapy primarily used for?
💡 Hint: Think about the types of diseases being addressed.
True or False: Gene therapy uses modified viruses to deliver genes.
💡 Hint: Consider how the genes are transferred into cells.
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Evaluate the potential societal impacts of widespread gene therapy access. Discuss both the positive and negative aspects.
💡 Hint: Consider both sides of the argument.
Design a protocol for a gene therapy clinical trial for ADA deficiency. Include selection criteria and outcome evaluation metrics.
💡 Hint: Think about safety and effectiveness measures.
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