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We talked about a Texas-based biotechnology company that is in the business of de-extincting species.  What is the name of the company?  What species have they de-extincted?  How many individuals did they create and what are their names?  What other species do they want to de-extinct?

Gene therapy strives to​ ________.

What is a concern with designer babies?

How do ZFNs​ work select the two correct answers)?

A portion of the ​β​‑globin allele responsible for​ sickle‑cell anemia contains the sequence​ CCTGTGGAG, whereas the same region of the normal ​β​‑globin allele contains the sequence CCTGAGGAG. Which allele would be cut by the restriction enzyme Dde​I, which cuts at the sequence​ CTNAG, where N is any​ base?

Molecular tests for​ Huntington’s disease, cystic​ fibrosis, and​ Tay-Sachs disease are possible because​ _______.

Laplace Transform Table-cdbb80b0-0916-413f-913e-1d37b5359048.pdf

There are two types of gene therapy, in vivo and ex vivo. Ex vivo is when the gene is delivered to the patient’s cells while they are still in the patient’s body (through a vector that takes it to the cells).

What are some of the major challenges that must be overcome to develop safer and more effective viral vectors for gene​ therapy (select the four correct answers)?

CRISPR can only be used on humans.