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10.71 Genetic Engineering, CRISPR, and Synthetic Biology Worksheet

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Genetic Engineering, CRISPR, and Synthetic Biology: Students identify purposes, mechanisms, benefits, risks, and ethical issues in genetic engineering, CRISPR, gene therapy, GMOs, and synthetic biology. Rigor range: standard concept checks through honors/Pre-AP/AP-ready sequence, probability, pedigree, population, and bioethics analysis. Aligned to FreeK12Practice High School Biology Curriculum Crosswalk (NGSS/NRC Framework; CCSS Literacy and Mathematics; AP Biology enrichment; Texas TEKS Biology; Florida NGSSS/CPALMS Biology; Virginia SOL Biology; California NGSS and New York State Science Learning Standards) BIO.10.71 - Genetic Engineering, CRISPR, and Synthetic Biology: National: NGSS HS-LS1-1; HS-LS3-1; HS-ETS1-1; SEP: Evaluating Solutions; CCSS RST.9-10.8; WHST.9-10.1; WHST.9-10.9; AP Biology IST-4, SP6. State frameworks: TX TEKS BIO.7D, BIO.4B; FL NGSSS SC.912.L.16.10, SC.912.N.2.1; VA SOL BIO.5e; CA NGSS/NYSSLS HS-LS1-1, HS-LS3-1, HS-ETS1-1.

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

A team studies a cystic fibrosis mutation using patient-derived airway organoids. Which plan best connects genetic engineering evidence to a responsible therapy decision?

ACorrect the mutation in organoids, measure restored chloride transport, sequence target and off-target sites, and compare with unedited controls before considering delivery in patients.

BEdit unrelated plant cells and assume the human airway result will be identical.

CSkip functional tests because a DNA edit always proves a cure.

DTreat patients first and check whether the mutation existed afterward.

Solution & Explanation:Patient-derived organoids can model relevant tissue function. A strong plan links genetic correction, functional rescue, off-target analysis, controls, and delivery considerations before clinical use.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

A risk assessment multiplies probability by severity on a 1-to-5 scale. Concern 1 has probability 0.20 and severity 5, Concern 2 has probability 0.80 and severity 2, Concern 3 has probability 0.10 and severity 4, and Concern 4 has probability 0.40 and severity 3. Which concern has the highest expected risk score?

AConcern 1

BConcern 3

CConcern 2

DConcern 4

Solution & Explanation:Expected risk scores are probability times severity: Concern 1 is 1.0, Concern 2 is 1.6, Concern 3 is 0.4, and Concern 4 is 1.2. Concern 2 is highest in this simplified model.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

A data table shows that after CRISPR interference is targeted to Gene V, Gene V mRNA drops 90%, two nearby genes remain within 5% of control levels, and the disease-like cell phenotype improves. Which claim is best supported?

AThe data prove every gene in the genome was repressed by 90%.

BThe data show Gene V was permanently deleted from all germline cells.

CThe data support targeted repression of Gene V as a possible cause of the phenotype improvement.

DThe data are unrelated to gene expression because mRNA was measured.

Solution & Explanation:A large decrease in Gene V mRNA, little change in nearby genes, and phenotype improvement support a targeted effect in this cell model. More testing would be needed before clinical claims.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Biology Science students. It aligns with educational standard BIO.10.71 (National: NGSS HS-LS1-1; HS-LS3-1; HS-ETS1-1; SEP: Evaluating Solutions; CCSS RST.9-10.8; WHST.9-10.1; WHST.9-10.9; AP Biology IST-4, SP6. State frameworks: TX TEKS BIO.7D, BIO.4B; FL NGSSS SC.912.L.16.10, SC.912.N.2.1; VA SOL BIO.5e; CA NGSS/NYSSLS HS-LS1-1, HS-LS3-1, HS-ETS1-1.).