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GENE THERAPY - Quiz
  • 1. What is the main purpose of gene therapy?
A) Cure diseases by modifying genes
B) Treat minor illnesses
C) Improve physical appearance
D) Strengthen muscles
  • 2. What is commonly used as a vector in gene therapy?
A) Bacteria
B) Viruses
C) Fungi
D) Enzymes
  • 3. What do vectors do in gene therapy?
A) Deliver new genes into target cells
B) Kill harmful cells
C) Change body temperature
D) Strengthen bones
  • 4. Which type of gene therapy affects only the treated person?
A) Somatic
B) Germline
C) Ex vivo
D) In vivo
  • 5. Which therapy can affect future generations?
A) Ex vivo
B) Somatic
C) Germline
D) In vivo
  • 6. In ex vivo therapy, what happens?
A) Skin cells are replaced
B) Vitamins are inserted into cells
C) Cells are removed, modified, and returned
D) Genes are delivered inside the body directly
  • 7. In in vivo therapy, what occurs?
A) It treats only skin diseases
B) Genes are delivered directly into tissues
C) Cells are removed from the body
D) Only egg cells are treated
  • 8. Which is NOT an advantage of gene therapy?
A) Improving quality of life
B) Reducing inherited disorders
C) Treating previously untreatable diseases
D) Instant cure for all illnesses
  • 9. Which is a disadvantage of gene therapy?
A) It is inexpensive
B) . It guarantees permanent cure instantly
C) It replaces all medical treatments
D) It has possible risks like inflammation
  • 10. Which disease can gene therapy potentially cure?
A) Stress
B) Cystic fibrosis
C) Cough
D) Fever
  • 11. What is the genetic material used in gene therapy?
A) Lipids
B) Carbohydrates
C) Minerals
D) DNA
  • 12. What is a major concern about gene therapy?
A) Weather changes
B) Hair growth
C) Ethical issues
D) Skin color
  • 13. Why are viruses used as vectors?
A) They cure diseases naturally
B) They produce hormones
C) They strengthen the immune system
D) They can easily enter cells
  • 14. Germline therapy modifies which cells?
A) Egg or sperm cells
B) Skin cells
C) Nerve cells
D) Blood cells
  • 15. Somatic gene therapy modifies which cells?
A) Skin cells only
B) Any non-reproductive cells
C) Only blood cells
D) Sperm cells
  • 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) Using whole cells to repair tissues
B) Injecting nutrients
C) Changing DNA sequences
D) Improving physical features
  • 18. Stem cell therapy in the Philippines is often marketed as
A) A tool for agriculture
B) A cosmetic product
C) A diet plan
D) A cure-all or anti-aging treatment
  • 19. According to Dr. Samuel Bernal, stem cell therapy aims to
A) Provide immortality
B) Make a person younger
C) Allow the body to heal itself
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 is already fully perfected
B) It treats only skin diseases
C) It is still under research
D) It causes no risks at all
  • 22. What is the main challenge in gene delivery?
A) Muscle strength
B) Reliable and safe delivery method
C) Color of cells
D) Water intake
  • 23. Gene therapy may help eliminate:
A) Hunger
B) Genetic disorders in families
C) Poverty
D) Air pollution
  • 24. The process of inserting a normal gene to replace a faulty one is called:
A) Gene blocking
B) Gene mutation
C) Gene therapy
D) Cell respiration
  • 25. Which therapy involves direct injection into a tissue?
A) Ex vivo
B) In vivo
C) Somatic only
D) Germline
  • 26. Which is a potential future benefit of gene therapy?
A) Free medical treatments for all
B) Unlimited lifespan
C) Targeted, long-term treatment solutions
D) Ending all diseases overnight
  • 27. Which describes the ethical concern in germline therapy?
A) It affects food supply
B) It changes hair color
C) It modifies future generations permanently
D) It improves memory
  • 28. What is the role of biotechnology in gene therapy?
A) Development of genetic treatments
B) Study of minerals
C) Production of clothing
D) Creation of music devices
  • 29. What does gene therapy offer in medical science?
A) Replacement for school education
B) Better entertainment
C) Muscle enhancement
D) Cure at the genetic source
  • 30. Which of the following diseases was mentioned as treatable by gene therapy?
A) Hemophilia
B) Allergy
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) False
B) True
  • 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) False
B) True
  • 36. In vivo therapy delivers genes directly to tissues.
A) False
B) True
  • 37. Gene therapy has no disadvantages.
A) False
B) True
  • 38. Gene therapy can help treat cystic fibrosis.
A) True
B) False
  • 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) 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) True
B) False
  • 50. Filipino experts warn the public about fake stem cell clinics
A) True
B) False
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