Question 1 (1 point)
How are CAR T-Cells made?
Question 1 options:
They are created using HeLa cells, those taken from Henrietta Lacks.
They are created inside the body as part of its defense against cancer.
A beast known as a Chimera excretes them.
A patient's own T-Cells are extracted, then genetically modified into CAR T-Cells.
Question 2 (1 point)
Which of the following is a negative aspect of CAR T-Cells?
Question 2 options:
CAR T-Cells are very expensive to make, because they have to come from the patient themselves.
CAR T-Cells will sometimes attack incorrectly identified cells, hurting the patient.
CAR T-Cells are usually not effective at combating cancer.
CAR T-Cells are very expensive to make, because they have to synthesized from a rare mutation of HeLa cells.
Question 3 (1 point)
Which of the following is a positive aspect of CAR T-Cells?
Question 3 options:
CAR T-Cells are not effective at fighting blood cancers but can keep it in remission.
CAR T-Cells are incredibly effective at fighting blood cancers and keeping them in remission.
CAR T-Cells are effective at fighting all types of cancer and keeping them in remission.
CAR T-Cells are incredibly effective at fighting all types of cancer but not keeping them in remission.
Question 4 (1 point)
Which of the following best describes BioHacking?
Question 4 options:
Connecting the human mind directly to a machine.
Using computers to access and change someone's memories.
Using selective breeding to promote those with better health in society, therefore modifying the genome.
Modifying organisms & cells to have new abilities using modern technology, such as by modifying their genome.
Question 5 (1 point)
Which of the following are CAR T-Cells intended to combat?
Question 5 options:
Cancer, specifically blood cancers.
Broken arms or legs.
Pandemics, such as COVID-19.
Simple cold or Flu symptoms.