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Question 11 pts

True or False: Advances in biotechnology allow scientists to treat certain diseases is known as gene therapy
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True

False

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Question 21 pts
Why might scientists choose indirect delivery instead of direct delivery for a gene therapy?
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Indirect delivery methods take less time than direct delivery methods.

Direct gene delivery is only possible if the target area is accessible.

Indirect delivery allows scientists to make sure the cells have been correctly modified and are producing the protein.

Genetically modified cells are easier to deliver to the target area than genetically modified viruses.

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Question 31 pts
What are the requirements a disease must meet for gene therapy to be an effective option for treatment? Select all that apply.
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Target cells must be accessible.

Target cells must be found throughout the patient’s body.

It must have a genetic cause.

It should involve many genes.

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Question 41 pts
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"The predisposition to have _____ _____ is inherited. The disease is influenced by other factors, including age, diet, high blood pressure, and smoking."


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Question 51 pts
Fill in the blank:

"A single gene causes _____. This results in a lack of clotting proteins in the blood. Clotting proteins are produced in the liver. The lack of clotting proteins can lead to severe bleeding and joint damage."


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Question 61 pts
"People with _________ produce little or no insulin. Insulin is needed to move sugar from the blood into cells. It involves multiple genes. It is triggered by environmental factors."

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Here are the answers to your questions based on general knowledge about gene therapy and related concepts:

Question 1: True or False:
True. Advances in biotechnology that allow scientists to treat certain diseases are indeed known as gene therapy.

Question 2:
Why might scientists choose indirect delivery instead of direct delivery for gene therapy?

  • Indirect delivery allows scientists to make sure the cells have been correctly modified and are producing the protein.

Question 3:
What are the requirements a disease must meet for gene therapy to be an effective option for treatment? Select all that apply.

  • Target cells must be accessible.
  • It must have a genetic cause.

(Note: While "Target cells must be found throughout the patient’s body" might be true for some therapies, it isn't a strict requirement for all gene therapies, and "It should involve many genes" is not necessarily accurate since gene therapy can target single-gene disorders.)

Question 4:
Fill in the blank:
"The predisposition to have heart disease is inherited. The disease is influenced by other factors, including age, diet, high blood pressure, and smoking."

Question 5:
Fill in the blank:
"A single gene causes Hemophilia. This results in a lack of clotting proteins in the blood. Clotting proteins are produced in the liver. The lack of clotting proteins can lead to severe bleeding and joint damage."

Question 6:
Fill in the blank:
"People with Type 1 diabetes produce little or no insulin. Insulin is needed to move sugar from the blood into cells. It involves multiple genes. It is triggered by environmental factors."

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