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GENE THERAPY
Contributed by: PEPITO
  • 1. What is the main purpose of gene therapy?
A) Improve physical appearance
B) Treat minor illnesses
C) Cure diseases by modifying genes
D) Strengthen muscles
  • 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) Kill harmful cells
B) Deliver new genes into target cells
C) Change body temperature
D) Strengthen bones
  • 4. Which type of gene therapy affects only the treated person?
A) Germline
B) Ex vivo
C) In vivo
D) Somatic
  • 5. Which therapy can affect future generations?
A) Ex vivo
B) Germline
C) Somatic
D) In vivo
  • 6. In ex vivo therapy, what happens?
A) Genes are delivered inside the body directly
B) Cells are removed, modified, and returned
C) Skin cells are replaced
D) Vitamins are inserted into cells
  • 7. In in vivo therapy, what occurs?
A) Only egg cells are treated
B) Cells are removed from the body
C) Genes are delivered directly into tissues
D) It treats only skin diseases
  • 8. Which is NOT an advantage of gene therapy?
A) Improving quality of life
B) Treating previously untreatable diseases
C) Instant cure for all illnesses
D) Reducing inherited disorders
  • 9. Which is a disadvantage of gene therapy?
A) It has possible risks like inflammation
B) It replaces all medical treatments
C) It is inexpensive
D) . It guarantees permanent cure instantly
  • 10. Which disease can gene therapy potentially cure?
A) Cystic fibrosis
B) Cough
C) Stress
D) Fever
  • 11. What is the genetic material used in gene therapy?
A) Lipids
B) Minerals
C) Carbohydrates
D) DNA
  • 12. What is a major concern about gene therapy?
A) Skin color
B) Ethical issues
C) Hair growth
D) Weather changes
  • 13. Why are viruses used as vectors?
A) They cure diseases naturally
B) They can easily enter cells
C) They produce hormones
D) They strengthen the immune system
  • 14. Germline therapy modifies which cells?
A) Blood cells
B) Egg or sperm cells
C) Skin cells
D) Nerve cells
  • 15. Somatic gene therapy modifies which cells?
A) Only blood cells
B) Any non-reproductive cells
C) Sperm cells
D) Skin cells only
  • 16. A main goal of gene therapy is to:
A) Produce new diseases
B) Correct genetic disorders
C) Make organs larger
D) Increase aging
  • 17. Stem cell treatment involves:
A) Injecting nutrients
B) Using whole cells to repair tissues
C) Changing DNA sequences
D) Improving physical features
  • 18. Stem cell therapy in the Philippines is often marketed as
A) A cure-all or anti-aging treatment
B) A tool for agriculture
C) A cosmetic product
D) A diet plan
  • 19. According to Dr. Samuel Bernal, stem cell therapy aims to
A) Provide immortality
B) Allow the body to heal itself
C) Make a person younger
D) Replace gene therapy completely
  • 20. What is one major safety concern in gene therapy?
A) Obesity
B) Higher blood pressure
C) Faster metabolism
D) Risk of cancer or inflammation
  • 21. Which describes gene therapy accurately?
A) It treats only skin diseases
B) It causes no risks at all
C) It is already fully perfected
D) It is still under research
  • 22. What is the main challenge in gene delivery?
A) Muscle strength
B) Color of cells
C) Water intake
D) Reliable and safe delivery method
  • 23. Gene therapy may help eliminate:
A) Genetic disorders in families
B) Poverty
C) Air pollution
D) Hunger
  • 24. The process of inserting a normal gene to replace a faulty one is called:
A) Cell respiration
B) Gene mutation
C) Gene blocking
D) Gene therapy
  • 25. Which therapy involves direct injection into a tissue?
A) Germline
B) In vivo
C) Ex vivo
D) Somatic only
  • 26. Which is a potential future benefit of gene therapy?
A) Ending all diseases overnight
B) Unlimited lifespan
C) Targeted, long-term treatment solutions
D) Free medical treatments for all
  • 27. Which describes the ethical concern in germline therapy?
A) It improves memory
B) It changes hair color
C) It affects food supply
D) It modifies future generations permanently
  • 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) Cure at the genetic source
B) Muscle enhancement
C) Replacement for school education
D) Better entertainment
  • 30. Which of the following diseases was mentioned as treatable by gene therapy?
A) Flu
B) Allergy
C) Dandruff
D) Hemophilia
  • 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) False
B) True
  • 34. Germline therapy affects future generations.
A) True
B) False
  • 35. Ex vivo therapy modifies cells inside the body.
A) True
B) False
  • 36. In vivo therapy delivers genes directly to tissues.
A) True
B) False
  • 37. Gene therapy has no disadvantages.
A) True
B) False
  • 38. Gene therapy can help treat cystic fibrosis.
A) False
B) True
  • 39. Stem cell treatment and gene therapy are exactly the same
A) True
B) False
  • 40. Stem cell therapy helps the body heal itself.
A) True
B) False
  • 41. Gene therapy is already proven perfectly safe.
A) True
B) False
  • 42. Genetic disorders may be reduced through gene therapy
A) False
B) True
  • 43. Germline therapy involves modifying sperm or egg cells.
A) True
B) False
  • 44. Gene therapy has potential risks like inflammation or cancer.
A) False
B) True
  • 45. Vectors are used to deliver genetic material into cells.
A) True
B) False
  • 46. Gene therapy treats diseases at the molecular level
A) True
B) False
  • 47. Somatic therapy affects reproductive cells.
A) True
B) False
  • 48. Gene therapy can replace all medications permanently
A) True
B) False
  • 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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