Question: “Ruconest is a treatment for genetic disorder called HAE and the active ingredient in Ruconest is made by genetically-modified rabbits.” The preceding statement is…
Answer Options: True False Correct Answer: True
Question: “If you inherit a gene for cancer susceptibility, you will always get the cancer.” The preceding statement is…
Answer Options: True False Correct Answer: False
Question: What are savior siblings, according to what you learned in this course?
Answer Options: They are the product of embryos that have been genetically engineered to produce a protein that can save the life of a sibling or first cousin. They are a clone of a sick sibling, except that the savior sibling’s embryo is genetically modified to repair the defective genes before implantation. They are the product of embryos that are created using IVF and then chosen for implantation after PGD has identified them as being a suitable stem cell/bone marrow donor for a sick older sibling. They are a twin of a sick sibling who does not develop the same disease and can serve as an organ donor to save the life of their twin. Correct Answer: They are the product of embryos that are created using IVF and then chosen for implantation after PGD has identified them as being a suitable stem cell/bone marrow donor for a sick older sibling.
Question: “PGD could be used to select a specific embryo for social rather than medical reasons. For example, people might select an embryo with a certain hair and eye color and discard embryos with what they think is the ‘wrong’ hair or eye color.” The preceding statement is…
Answer Options: True False Correct Answer: True
Question: What is CRISPR, according to the video you watched?
Answer Options: CRISPR is a modern molecular tool that combines non-random mutations with unnatural (human-controlled) selection. CRISPR is a reproductive cloning method that will likely replace SCNT in the future. CRISPR is a way to keep humans organs ‘fresh’ for longer, to allow more organ transplantations. CRISPR is a way to breed plants like lettuce to provide edible medicines for people. Correct Answer: CRISPR is a modern molecular tool that combines non-random mutations with unnatural (human-controlled) selection.
Question: Which of the following is a component of the CRISPR system?
Answer Options: The CRISPR system uses lipid membranes to fuse to white blood cells. The CRISPR system uses a molecule called a guide RNA to identify the DNA sequence that needs to be edited. The CRISPR system uses enzymes like proteases to break down metabolic pathways. Correct Answer: The CRISPR system uses a molecule called a guide RNA to identify the DNA sequence that needs to be edited.
Question: Which of the following components are necessary to perform CRISPR-based gene editing? Select ALL that apply.
Answer Options: Guide RNA DNA to be edited CRISPR carbohydrate Cas9 protein Correct Answer: Guide RNA DNA to be edited Cas9 protein
Question: “Because genome editing has not yet been perfected in human embryos, there are no genome-edited humans yet.” The preceding statement is…
Answer Options: True False Correct Answer: False
Question: “Height in humans is thought to be determined by variations in just one gene.” The preceding statement is…
Answer Options: True False Correct Answer: False
Question: “Many countries, including the USA, have laws restricting or banning the genetic modification of human embryos.” The preceding statement is…
Answer Options: True False Correct Answer: True
Question: How many extra credit points can you earn towards your final grade?
Answer Options: 50 points 5 points 25 points 10 points Correct Answer: 50 points
Question: A version of your textbook (Photography: A Critical Introduction) is available under content on D2L.
Answer Options: True False Correct Answer: True
Question: Students are allowed _______ absences for the semester.
Correct Answer: two
Question: The final exam will take place on the last day of class in our regular classroom.
Answer Options: True False Correct Answer: True
Question: Your critique group will change over the sixteen weeks.
Answer Options: True False Correct Answer: False
Question: Plagiarism can result in an immediate E for the course.
Answer Options: True False Correct Answer: True
Question: Content submitted for assignments must be created between the announcement of the assignment and the due date.
Answer Options: True False Correct Answer: True
Question: All activities are due at the end of each lesson week, Sundays at 11:59pm University of Arizona time.
Answer Options: True False Correct Answer: True
Question: Any additional absences without a documented medical emergency will result in one half letter grade decrease for each absence beyond the second occurrence.
Answer Options: True False Correct Answer: True