The Dark Side of CRISPR Quiz

Who are the authors of the article 'The Dark Side of CRISPR'?

• Sandy Sufian & Rosemarie Garland-Thomson

• Sandy Sufian & James L. Cherney

• Jennifer Doudna & Emmanuelle Charpentier

• James L. Cherney & Rosemarie Garland-Thomson

What is CRISPR-Cas9 primarily known for?

• A genetic condition

• A type of medical treatment

• Gene-editing technology

• A new form of eugenics

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

What did Jennifer Doudna warn about in her New York Times interview?

• The benefits of CRISPR technology

• The importance of public education

• The unknown consequences of embryo editing

• The need for more funding in genetic research

What genetic conditions do the authors have?

• Cystic fibrosis and syndactyly

• Down syndrome and cystic fibrosis

• Cystic fibrosis and muscular dystrophy

• Syndactyly and Down syndrome

What percentage of the U.S. adult population is considered disabled?

• 24%

• 26%

• 10%

• 15%

What is the average life expectancy for people with cystic fibrosis today?

• 44 years

• 15 years

• 30 years

• 60 years

What act guaranteed public education for all children with disabilities?

• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

• Education for All Act of 1975

• Disability Rights Act

• Americans with Disabilities Act

What term does Rosemarie Garland-Thomson use to describe market-driven eugenics?

• Velvet eugenics

• Laissez-faire eugenics

• Genetic determinism

• Common sense ableism

What is the main ethical concern about CRISPR mentioned in the article?

• It requires too much technical expertise

• It is too expensive for widespread use

• It could reduce human diversity and increase social inequality

• It is not effective in treating diseases

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What is the authors' stance on the value of people with genetic differences?

• Genetic differences should be eliminated

• All people have equal value regardless of their differences

• People with genetic differences should not reproduce

• Only people with 'good' genes have value