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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What term describes unintentional gene modification in epigenetic engineering?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you aim at a target but hit something else.
Question 2
Easy
Why is specificity important in gene editing?
💡 Hint: Consider what could go wrong if we affect the wrong genes.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What are off-target effects?
- Intended gene modifications
- Unintended gene modifications
- Specific gene modifications
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when actions don’t go as planned.
Question 2
True or False: Off-target effects can only enhance gene expression.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Think about both sides of gene expression effects.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Propose an enhanced protocol for using CRISPR-dCas9 to minimize off-target effects for a particular gene therapy application.
💡 Hint: What strategies can improve results based on current research?
Question 2
Evaluate a scenario where off-target effects led to unintended consequences in a clinical trial. What measures could researchers take to avoid similar future incidents?
💡 Hint: Think broadly about protocols that could enhance care in clinical situations.
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