Practice Gene Drives - 1.2 | Future Trends and Ethical Considerations in Genetic Engineering | Genetic Engineering Advance
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a gene drive?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how traits are normally inherited.

Question 2

Easy

Name one potential use of gene drives.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider diseases spread by insects.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of a gene drive?

  • To inhibit disease
  • To enable a gene to be inherited more frequently
  • To create synthetic organisms

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the role of inheritance.

Question 2

True or false: Gene drives can have unintended ecological impacts.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the interactions in ecosystems.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Propose a safeguard strategy for implementing gene drives in an agricultural context. What stakeholders should be involved?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about collaborative efforts that can lead to safe practices.

Question 2

Evaluate the role of interdisciplinary collaboration in the research and application of gene drives. Why is this important?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider various fields like biology, ethics, policy-making, and public communication.

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