3.5.5 - Gene Therapy
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Practice Questions
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What is gene therapy?
💡 Hint: Think about how it relates to genes and diseases.
Name a method used in gene therapy.
💡 Hint: Consider the different strategies we discussed.
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What is the primary goal of gene therapy?
💡 Hint: Think about what gene therapy does.
True or False? Gene therapy can involve using CRISPR technology.
💡 Hint: Consider the technologies discussed.
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Design an imaginary gene therapy treatment for a genetic disorder of your choice, describing how you would implement it.
💡 Hint: Consider the mechanisms we've discussed.
Evaluate the potential ethical implications of gene therapy, especially concerning germline alterations.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the responsibilities of altering the human genome.
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