What was the main challenge Anthony James faced in his initial attempt to create malaria-resistant mosquitoes?

Gene Drives and CRISPR: Understanding the Implications

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Breeding mosquitoes that could survive in different climates
Ensuring the mosquitoes could fly long distances
Finding a suitable gene to make mosquitoes resistant
Convincing villagers to accept genetically modified mosquitoes
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the significant discovery made by Ethan Bier and Valentino Gantz?
A technique to change the color of mosquito eyes
A method to make mosquitoes live longer
A tool to ensure a genetic trait is inherited and spreads quickly
A way to make mosquitoes resistant to all diseases
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does CRISPR contribute to gene editing?
By creating new species of organisms
By making organisms immune to all diseases
By allowing precise, quick, and easy gene editing
By increasing the lifespan of organisms
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a potential benefit of using gene drives in mosquitoes?
Increasing the mosquito population
Eliminating malaria within a year
Making mosquitoes larger
Changing the color of mosquito wings
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a major risk associated with gene drives?
They can only be used in plants
They might not work in any species
Accidental release could change an entire species
They are too expensive to produce
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why can't gene drives be used in viruses or bacteria?
They are too complex to engineer
They only work in sexually reproducing species
They are not effective in small organisms
They require a large amount of funding
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a reversal drive?
A drive that makes organisms more resistant to diseases
A drive that enhances the original gene drive
A drive that cancels out the effects of the first gene drive
A drive that speeds up the gene editing process
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