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GENE THERAPY - Quiz
Contributed by: PEPITO
  • 1. What is the main purpose of gene therapy?
A) Strengthen muscles
B) Treat minor illnesses
C) Improve physical appearance
D) Cure diseases by modifying genes
  • 2. What is commonly used as a vector in gene therapy?
A) Enzymes
B) Viruses
C) Fungi
D) Bacteria
  • 3. What do vectors do in gene therapy?
A) Deliver new genes into target cells
B) Strengthen bones
C) Kill harmful cells
D) Change body temperature
  • 4. Which type of gene therapy affects only the treated person?
A) Germline
B) Somatic
C) Ex vivo
D) In vivo
  • 5. Which therapy can affect future generations?
A) In vivo
B) Ex vivo
C) Germline
D) Somatic
  • 6. In ex vivo therapy, what happens?
A) Vitamins are inserted into cells
B) Skin cells are replaced
C) Cells are removed, modified, and returned
D) Genes are delivered inside the body directly
  • 7. In in vivo therapy, what occurs?
A) Only egg cells are treated
B) It treats only skin diseases
C) Cells are removed from the body
D) Genes are delivered directly into tissues
  • 8. Which is NOT an advantage of gene therapy?
A) Improving quality of life
B) Instant cure for all illnesses
C) Reducing inherited disorders
D) Treating previously untreatable diseases
  • 9. Which is a disadvantage of gene therapy?
A) It replaces all medical treatments
B) It has possible risks like inflammation
C) . It guarantees permanent cure instantly
D) It is inexpensive
  • 10. Which disease can gene therapy potentially cure?
A) Fever
B) Cystic fibrosis
C) Stress
D) Cough
  • 11. What is the genetic material used in gene therapy?
A) DNA
B) Minerals
C) Carbohydrates
D) Lipids
  • 12. What is a major concern about gene therapy?
A) Weather changes
B) Skin color
C) Hair growth
D) Ethical issues
  • 13. Why are viruses used as vectors?
A) They produce hormones
B) They strengthen the immune system
C) They cure diseases naturally
D) They can easily enter cells
  • 14. Germline therapy modifies which cells?
A) Skin cells
B) Blood cells
C) Egg or sperm cells
D) Nerve cells
  • 15. Somatic gene therapy modifies which cells?
A) Any non-reproductive cells
B) Only blood cells
C) Sperm cells
D) Skin cells only
  • 16. A main goal of gene therapy is to:
A) Produce new diseases
B) Increase aging
C) Make organs larger
D) Correct genetic disorders
  • 17. Stem cell treatment involves:
A) Injecting nutrients
B) Using whole cells to repair tissues
C) Improving physical features
D) Changing DNA sequences
  • 18. Stem cell therapy in the Philippines is often marketed as
A) A tool for agriculture
B) A diet plan
C) A cure-all or anti-aging treatment
D) A cosmetic product
  • 19. According to Dr. Samuel Bernal, stem cell therapy aims to
A) Make a person younger
B) Provide immortality
C) Allow the body to heal itself
D) Replace gene therapy completely
  • 20. What is one major safety concern in gene therapy?
A) Faster metabolism
B) Risk of cancer or inflammation
C) Obesity
D) Higher blood pressure
  • 21. Which describes gene therapy accurately?
A) It is already fully perfected
B) It causes no risks at all
C) It is still under research
D) It treats only skin diseases
  • 22. What is the main challenge in gene delivery?
A) Muscle strength
B) Reliable and safe delivery method
C) Water intake
D) Color of cells
  • 23. Gene therapy may help eliminate:
A) Genetic disorders in families
B) Hunger
C) Air pollution
D) Poverty
  • 24. The process of inserting a normal gene to replace a faulty one is called:
A) Gene blocking
B) Cell respiration
C) Gene mutation
D) Gene therapy
  • 25. Which therapy involves direct injection into a tissue?
A) Somatic only
B) Germline
C) In vivo
D) Ex vivo
  • 26. Which is a potential future benefit of gene therapy?
A) Unlimited lifespan
B) Targeted, long-term treatment solutions
C) Ending all diseases overnight
D) Free medical treatments for all
  • 27. Which describes the ethical concern in germline therapy?
A) It improves memory
B) It modifies future generations permanently
C) It affects food supply
D) It changes hair color
  • 28. What is the role of biotechnology in gene therapy?
A) Development of genetic treatments
B) Production of clothing
C) Study of minerals
D) Creation of music devices
  • 29. What does gene therapy offer in medical science?
A) Muscle enhancement
B) Better entertainment
C) Cure at the genetic source
D) Replacement for school education
  • 30. Which of the following diseases was mentioned as treatable by gene therapy?
A) Allergy
B) Hemophilia
C) Flu
D) Dandruff
  • 31. Gene therapy treats diseases by modifying genes.
A) False
B) True
  • 32. Viruses are never used as vectors in gene therapy.
A) True
B) False
  • 33. Somatic gene therapy can be passed to offspring.
A) True
B) False
  • 34. Germline therapy affects future generations.
A) False
B) True
  • 35. Ex vivo therapy modifies cells inside the body.
A) True
B) False
  • 36. In vivo therapy delivers genes directly to tissues.
A) False
B) True
  • 37. Gene therapy has no disadvantages.
A) True
B) False
  • 38. Gene therapy can help treat cystic fibrosis.
A) True
B) False
  • 39. Stem cell treatment and gene therapy are exactly the same
A) False
B) True
  • 40. Stem cell therapy helps the body heal itself.
A) False
B) True
  • 41. Gene therapy is already proven perfectly safe.
A) False
B) True
  • 42. Genetic disorders may be reduced through gene therapy
A) False
B) True
  • 43. Germline therapy involves modifying sperm or egg cells.
A) False
B) True
  • 44. Gene therapy has potential risks like inflammation or cancer.
A) True
B) False
  • 45. Vectors are used to deliver genetic material into cells.
A) False
B) True
  • 46. Gene therapy treats diseases at the molecular level
A) False
B) True
  • 47. Somatic therapy affects reproductive cells.
A) False
B) True
  • 48. Gene therapy can replace all medications permanently
A) False
B) True
  • 49. Both somatic and germline therapies aim to correct faulty genes.
A) False
B) True
  • 50. Filipino experts warn the public about fake stem cell clinics
A) False
B) True
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