Practice Origin (2.1) - CRISPR and Genome Editing - Genetic Engineering Basic
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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does CRISPR stand for?

💡 Hint: Think of a scientific term that describes a sequence of DNA.

Question 2 Easy

What is the role of gRNA in the CRISPR system?

💡 Hint: It’s involved in matching a sequence.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of Cas9 in the CRISPR system?

To guide RNA
To cut DNA
To replicate DNA

💡 Hint: What role does scissors play in a toolkit?

Question 2

True or False: The guide RNA can be any random sequence.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how a key fits into a lock.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

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.

Challenge 2 Hard

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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