30 Questions
What is the primary goal of mutagenesis in organisms?
To create genetic variation through induced mutations
What is a potential benefit of genetically modified crops?
Higher yields and more efficient agricultural production
What is the goal of biofortified crops?
To address nutrient deficiencies in certain populations
What can some GMOs produce to reduce the need for external chemical pesticides?
Their own pesticides
What can genetic modification improve in crops?
The quality and characteristics, such as taste, texture, shelf life, and appearance
Why do some argue that mutagenesis should be considered a form of genetic modification?
Because it has the potential to introduce unintended changes in an organism's DNA
What determines the usefulness or value of a particular technology?
Cultural norms, environmental conditions, and socioeconomic considerations
What is the term used to describe individuals who experience heightened sensitivity and intensity of emotions?
All of the above
What is the focus of the anthropological definition of technology?
The cultural, symbolic, and social dimensions of technology
What is reflected in the unique technologies developed by different cultures?
The historical, environmental, economic, and social contexts of a particular society
What is the primary focus of Stoicism?
Responding to events in one's life
What is the outcome of the transformative journey described by Positive Disintegration?
Moral growth and self-actualization
What influences the development, adoption, and use of technology?
Social factors such as power dynamics, social roles, and social inequalities
Who was the founder of Stoicism?
Zeno of Citium
What is embodied in the technologies of different cultures?
Cultural meanings and symbols
What is represented by technology?
Cultural values, aspirations, and identities
What is the primary goal of individuals undergoing Positive Disintegration?
To achieve self-actualization and moral growth
What philosophical schools heavily influenced Stoicism?
Cynicism and Megarianism
What is the primary goal of gene therapy beyond genetic disorders?
To provide targeted and personalized treatments for various diseases
What is the first step in the gene therapy process?
Identifying the gene that's causing a disease or not working properly
What is used to deliver the healthy gene into the target cells?
A harmless virus or another delivery system
What is the result of the healthy gene being introduced into the target cells?
The symptoms are alleviated and the disease is managed
What is the name of the rare inherited eye disorder that is being treated in the longest-running clinical trial for gene therapy?
Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA)
What is the potential of gene therapy according to the text?
To revolutionize medicine by providing targeted and personalized treatments for a wide range of conditions
What was the purpose of the trial initiated in 2007?
To deliver a functional copy of the RPE65 gene into retinal cells
What is the name of the first gene editing therapy approved in 2020?
Luxturna
What is the function of the CCR5 gene in HIV?
It is used by HIV to enter immune cells
What is the genetic bleeding disorder caused by a deficiency of clotting factor VIII?
Hemophilia A
What is the method used to deliver a functional copy of the F8 gene into patients' liver cells?
Adeno-associated virus vector
What is the example of a rare genetic disease that has shown promise in gene therapy treatment?
All of the above
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