4.4.2 - Medical Applications
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What is genetically engineered insulin?
💡 Hint: Think about how insulin used to be made.
What does gene therapy aim to do?
💡 Hint: Focus on genetic defects.
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What is the primary benefit of genetically engineered insulin?
💡 Hint: Think about why human insulin is preferred.
Gene therapy can treat SCID by:
💡 Hint: Consider the mechanism being used.
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Evaluate the potential ethical concerns surrounding gene therapy. How should society navigate these?
💡 Hint: Consider societal implications and historical context.
Design a research proposal studying the effectiveness of personalized medicine based on pharmacogenomics.
💡 Hint: Think about the significance of personalized approaches.
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