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CRISPR and Sickle-Cell Disease Quiz

What is the purpose of the exa-cel therapy in sickle-cell disease?

A. To cure sickle-cell disease

B. To alleviate pain caused by sickle-cell disease

C. To increase the production of fetal haemoglobin

D. To prevent vaso-occlusive crises

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What is the main concern regarding off-target edits in CRISPR–Cas9 therapies?

A. Introduction of unwanted mutations

B. Increased risk of cancer

C. Inadequate genetic diversity in the analysis

D. Insufficient sampling of cells from sickle-cell disease patients



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