Practice Prime Editing (5.2) - Future Trends and Innovations in Genetic Engineering
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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is prime editing?

💡 Hint: Think about how it differs from traditional methods.

Question 2 Easy

What does guide RNA do?

💡 Hint: Consider its function in the process.

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Question 1

What is the main advantage of prime editing over traditional CRISPR methods?

It requires more complex machinery
It allows for targeted modifications without double-strand breaks
It can only modify RNA

💡 Hint: Think about how traditional methods operate.

Question 2

True or False: Prime editing eliminates all off-target effects.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember the definition of off-target effects.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Analyze a potential scenario where prime editing is used in human therapy. Discuss the problem it aims to solve and the steps involved in its ethical application.

💡 Hint: Consider both the medical implications and the ethical responsibilities involved.

Challenge 2 Hard

Propose a research project that explores the use of prime editing in agriculture. What would be its goals and methods?

💡 Hint: Think about how genetic engineering applies to agriculture and the specific problems it can address.

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