Heredity Crispr

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Biology
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12th Grade
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Hard
+2
Standards-aligned
Charles Martinez
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9 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a potential off-target effect of CRISPR gene editing?
Enhanced gene expression of the target gene
Unintended modifications in non-target DNA sequences
Increased target gene deletion efficiency
Reduced mutation rates in target DNA sequences
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS3-2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What ethical concern is associated with the use of CRISPR technology in humans?
The potential to create designer babies
The reduction of genetic diversity
The increase in lifespan
The enhancement of physical strength
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How might CRISPR technology potentially impact biodiversity?
By creating new species
By reducing genetic variability through targeted gene edits
By increasing the mutation rate in wild populations
By enhancing the resilience of species to climate change
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS2-7
NGSS.HS-LS4-2
NGSS.HS-LS4-5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a potential consequence of CRISPR gene drives in wild populations?
Decreased population size of target species
Increased genetic diversity
Stabilization of ecosystems
Unintended spread of modified genes through a population
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS3-2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can CRISPR potentially cause unintended ethical issues in gene editing?
By making gene editing too expensive
By allowing for the editing of non-consensual subjects
By reducing the effectiveness of traditional treatments
By increasing the complexity of genetic diseases
Tags
NGSS.HS-ETS1-3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a potential risk of using CRISPR to edit human embryos?
Increased intelligence and physical abilities
The introduction of new genetic diseases
Decreased susceptibility to genetic diseases
Enhanced gene therapy effectiveness
Tags
NGSS.HS-ETS1-3
NGSS.HS-LS3-2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How might CRISPR usage lead to socio-economic disparities?
By making gene editing accessible only to the wealthy
By decreasing the cost of healthcare
By increasing the global population
By reducing the need for traditional medicine
Tags
NGSS.HS-ETS1-3
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a potential environmental risk of using CRISPR in agriculture?
Increased crop yields
Reduced need for pesticides
Unintended effects on non-target species
Enhanced nutritional value of crops
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS4-5
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How might CRISPR technology inadvertently affect human genetic diversity?
By promoting the editing of genes considered undesirable
By increasing the mutation rate in the human genome
By enhancing the genetic diversity through gene editing
By reducing the occurrence of genetic diseases
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS3-2
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