(59/100) Medical Breakthrough Interviews

Listening Questions

Answer all questions based on the audio content

What is CRISPR-Cas9 technology primarily used for?

A) Editing genes with high precision

B) Creating designer babies

C) Diagnosing hereditary diseases

D) Testing new drugs

What disease does Dr. Carter specifically mention as potentially being eradicated through gene editing?

A) Diabetes

B) Cystic fibrosis

C) Alzheimer’s disease

D) Hypertension

What concern is raised about gene editing technologies?

A) They are difficult to understand

B) They can be too expensive

C) The long-term effects are unknown

D) They are not effective for cancer treatment

What is one of the implications of 'designer babies' discussed in the interview?

A) They will have all diseases eliminated.

B) There may be ethical issues regarding genetic selection.

C) They will increase healthcare costs.

D) They will be more intelligent than average children.

What optimistic outcome did Dr. Carter anticipate from biotechnological advancements?

A) Increased medical errors

B) Improved public health outcomes

C) More expensive therapies

D) Decreased life expectancy

How does Dr. Carter aim to expedite the availability of gene therapies?

A) By conducting more clinical trials

B) Through collaboration with pharmaceutical companies

C) By reducing research funding

D) By focusing only on hereditary diseases

What aspect of cancer treatment is Dr. Carter's team exploring?

A) Screening methods

B) Gene therapy for targeted editing

C) Preventive measures

D) Surgical options

Which of the following can be inferred from Dr. Carter's statements about gene editing?

A) It has no ethical concerns.

B) It is widely accepted without question.

C) It presents both opportunities and challenges.

D) It is irrelevant to modern medicine.

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