Genetic Manipulation in the 2020s: Concepts and Tools

This quiz examines established and novel methods for modifying organisms, highlighting key technical procedures, regulatory considerations, and real-world uses.

#genetic engineering#biotechnology#synthetic biology#gene editing#CRISPR#genomics#bioethics#recombinant DNA#molecular tools#vectors

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When using CRISPR-Cas9 for a gene knockout, which cellular repair pathway is typically leveraged after creating a double-strand break?
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What is the primary function of a bacterial artificial chromosome (BAC) vector in genetic engineering?
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Which technique would be most appropriate for precisely changing a single nucleotide (e.g., an A to a G) in a mammalian cell's genome without making a double-strand break?
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In the context of therapeutic monoclonal antibody production, what is a key advantage of using genetically engineered 'humanized' mice over traditional hybridoma technology?
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What is the defining characteristic of a 'self-complementary' or 'scAAV' vector used in gene therapy?
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Which regulatory element is crucial for ensuring tissue-specific expression of a transgene delivered by a viral vector?
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A researcher wants to create a transgenic plant that is resistant to a specific herbicide. Which of the following is a common genetic engineering strategy to achieve this?
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What is the primary purpose of using a 'suicide gene' in certain cell and gene therapy applications, such as CAR-T therapy?
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Which tool is essential for achieving tight, externally controllable regulation of transgene expression in a research organism like Drosophila?
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When discussing the ethics of human germline editing, a key technical distinction from somatic cell editing is that germline edits are:
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Genetic Manipulation in the 2020s: Concepts and Tools

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When using CRISPR-Cas9 for a gene knockout, which cellular repair pathway is typically leveraged after creating a double-strand break?

What is the primary function of a bacterial artificial chromosome (BAC) vector in genetic engineering?

Which technique would be most appropriate for precisely changing a single nucleotide (e.g., an A to a G) in a mammalian cell's genome without making a double-strand break?

In the context of therapeutic monoclonal antibody production, what is a key advantage of using genetically engineered 'humanized' mice over traditional hybridoma technology?

What is the defining characteristic of a 'self-complementary' or 'scAAV' vector used in gene therapy?

Which regulatory element is crucial for ensuring tissue-specific expression of a transgene delivered by a viral vector?

A researcher wants to create a transgenic plant that is resistant to a specific herbicide. Which of the following is a common genetic engineering strategy to achieve this?

What is the primary purpose of using a 'suicide gene' in certain cell and gene therapy applications, such as CAR-T therapy?

Which tool is essential for achieving tight, externally controllable regulation of transgene expression in a research organism like Drosophila?

When discussing the ethics of human germline editing, a key technical distinction from somatic cell editing is that germline edits are:

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