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What is the term for a disease that is caused by an abnormality in an individual’s DNA?
What is the term for a disease that is caused by an abnormality in an individual’s DNA?
- Plasmid
- Vector
- Germline Gene Therapy
- Genetic Disorders (correct)
What is the primary function of a vector in genetic science?
What is the primary function of a vector in genetic science?
- To cause disease in an individual
- To modify genes inside germ cells
- To replicate independently of chromosomes
- To carry DNA from one host to another (correct)
What is the term for a genetic structure that can replicate independently of chromosomes?
What is the term for a genetic structure that can replicate independently of chromosomes?
- Vector
- Plasmid (correct)
- Germline Gene Therapy
- Genetic Disorder
What is the goal of cloning in genetic science?
What is the goal of cloning in genetic science?
What is the main difference between germline gene therapy and somatic gene therapy?
What is the main difference between germline gene therapy and somatic gene therapy?
Which type of gene therapy involves inserting therapeutic DNA into body cells?
Which type of gene therapy involves inserting therapeutic DNA into body cells?
What does 'Bt' in Bt corn and Bt eggplant refer to?
What does 'Bt' in Bt corn and Bt eggplant refer to?
What is the main purpose of genetically modifying organisms?
What is the main purpose of genetically modifying organisms?
What is the primary concern regarding genetically modified organisms?
What is the primary concern regarding genetically modified organisms?
What is the purpose of germline gene therapy?
What is the purpose of germline gene therapy?
How does gene therapy work?
How does gene therapy work?
What enables different species to adapt to challenges such as environmental conditions, shrinking habitats, and new diseases?
What enables different species to adapt to challenges such as environmental conditions, shrinking habitats, and new diseases?
What is the primary benefit of using nanosensors in food packaging?
What is the primary benefit of using nanosensors in food packaging?
What is the goal of gene therapy in cancer treatment?
What is the goal of gene therapy in cancer treatment?
What is the process of programmed cell death of cancer cells with damaged DNA?
What is the process of programmed cell death of cancer cells with damaged DNA?
What is the purpose of pro-drug gene therapy?
What is the purpose of pro-drug gene therapy?
What is the result of genetic modification in an organism?
What is the result of genetic modification in an organism?
What is the primary function of nanosensors in medical applications?
What is the primary function of nanosensors in medical applications?
What is the meaning of energy?
What is the meaning of energy?
What is an energy crisis?
What is an energy crisis?
What is a characteristic of renewable energy sources?
What is a characteristic of renewable energy sources?
What is hydroelectric energy?
What is hydroelectric energy?
What is the benefit of alternative energy sources?
What is the benefit of alternative energy sources?
What is wind energy?
What is wind energy?
What is the primary source of heat for geothermal energy?
What is the primary source of heat for geothermal energy?
Which type of energy is produced by living or once-living organisms?
Which type of energy is produced by living or once-living organisms?
What is the byproduct of nuclear energy that is harmful to living creatures?
What is the byproduct of nuclear energy that is harmful to living creatures?
What is the main cause of climate change?
What is the main cause of climate change?
What is the difference between weather and climate?
What is the difference between weather and climate?
What is the result of increased levels of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases?
What is the result of increased levels of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases?
