3 - Guide RNA (gRNA) Design and PAM Sequences
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Practice Questions
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What does gRNA stand for?
💡 Hint: Consider what it's guiding.
What does PAM stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the role of PAM in CRISPR.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the length of a typical gRNA sequence?
💡 Hint: Think about how specific you need to be in a targeting sequence.
Is PAM necessary for the functioning of Cas enzymes?
💡 Hint: Remember the role of locks and keys in binding.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a target DNA sequence of 'ACGTTAGC', suggest a potential gRNA sequence and explain its importance.
💡 Hint: Ensure to analyze the area next to the target DNA for PAM correctness.
Critically analyze how changes in either gRNA or PAM sequence could affect the CRISPR editing outcome.
💡 Hint: Consider the Keystones of CRISPR: gRNA leads, PAM supports.
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