7.4 - CRISPR-Cas9
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Practice Questions
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What does CRISPR stand for?
💡 Hint: What are the components of CRISPR?
What role does Cas9 play in CRISPR-Cas9?
💡 Hint: Think of it as molecular scissors.
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What does the 'Cas' in CRISPR-Cas9 stand for?
💡 Hint: What is the function of this component?
True or False: CRISPR-Cas9 can be used to edit any segment of DNA.
💡 Hint: What do you know about the specificity of gene editing?
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Discuss the potential long-term impacts on a species if CRISPR is used broadly in agriculture.
💡 Hint: Consider the interactions in an ecosystem and genetic diversity.
Propose a regulatory framework for the ethical use of CRISPR in humans.
💡 Hint: Think about who should be involved in making these ethical decisions.
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