5.5.1 - CRISPR-dCas9 Fusion Proteins
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Practice Questions
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What does CRISPR stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the function of these sequences in bacteria.
What is the role of dCas9?
💡 Hint: Consider what 'dead' in dCas9 implies.
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What is the primary function of dCas9?
💡 Hint: Remember what 'dead' indicates in dCas9.
True or False: dCas9-TET1 leads to gene silencing.
💡 Hint: Think about the process of methylation.
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Challenge Problems
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Propose a strategy to use dCas9-TET1 in therapy for a gene associated with a neurological disorder. What steps would you take?
💡 Hint: Think about how the modification would impact gene expression.
Discuss the potential risks of using CRISPR-dCas9 in germline editing. What safeguards would you implement?
💡 Hint: Consider both scientific and ethical dimensions of germline editing.
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