Practice Base Editing (5.1) - Future Trends and Innovations in Genetic Engineering
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Question 1 Easy

What is base editing?

💡 Hint: Think about how it's different from CRISPR.

Question 2 Easy

Name one advantage of base editing over traditional methods.

💡 Hint: Consider what occurs when DNA is cut.

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Question 1

What does base editing do?

Cuts DNA strands
Edits single DNA bases
Creates genetic mutations

💡 Hint: Consider its definition.

Question 2

Base editing is safer than which traditional technique?

True
False

💡 Hint: Repeat the discussion on safety.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Consider a genetic disorder caused by a specific nucleotide mutation. How might base editing be used to address this disorder?

💡 Hint: Focus on the specific mutation and the changes needed.

Challenge 2 Hard

Critically analyze the potential societal impacts of implementing base editing widely in agriculture. What issues could arise?

💡 Hint: Consider both benefits and drawbacks.

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