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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions
What does CRISPR stand for?
💡 Hint: Think of a scientific term that describes a sequence of DNA.
What is the role of gRNA in the CRISPR system?
💡 Hint: It’s involved in matching a sequence.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What is the primary function of Cas9 in the CRISPR system?
💡 Hint: What role does scissors play in a toolkit?
True or False: The guide RNA can be any random sequence.
💡 Hint: Think about how a key fits into a lock.
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Challenge Problems
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Devise a hypothetical experiment using CRISPR to improve a crop's resistance to a specific disease.
💡 Hint: Think about what disease affects crops and how you might edit their genes.
Propose ethical guidelines for using CRISPR technology in humans, considering potential risks and societal impacts.
💡 Hint: Consider the balance between innovation and safety.
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