Practice Cancer Therapy - 5.6.1 | Epigenetic Engineering and Regulation of Gene Expression | Genetic Engineering Advance
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Question 1

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What are tumor suppressor genes?

💡 Hint: Think about their role in regulating cell division.

Question 2

Easy

What does DNA methylation do?

💡 Hint: Consider the effect of adding a methyl group to DNA.

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Question 1

What role do tumor suppressor genes play?

  • A) They promote cell division.
  • B) They prevent uncontrolled growth.
  • C) They have no effect on cancer.

💡 Hint: Think about what 'suppressor' means.

Question 2

True or False: Epigenetic modifications can be irreversible.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how cancer treatments aim to restore gene function.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

How might the reversibility of epigenetic modifications provide a therapeutic advantage in cancer treatment?

💡 Hint: Consider the flexible nature of epigenetic changes compared to genetic mutations.

Question 2

Discuss specific risks associated with off-target effects in CRISPR-based epigenetic therapies.

💡 Hint: Think about unintended outcomes from interventions that alter gene expression.

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