Biotechnology

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CRISPR can edit DNA. What organisms naturally have CRISPR? Options: Viruses, Humans, Plants, Bacteria

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Bacteria

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What is the role of the guide RNA?

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ensures that the Cas9 enzyme cuts at the right point in the genome

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How does the guide RNA help the cell know where to cut the DNA?

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Guide RNA is complementary to the DNA sequence

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What is the guide RNA needed to remove the gene mutation sequence TTA CCG? Options: AAU GGC, AAT GGC, TTA CCG, GCC ATT

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AAU GGC

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What does the cas9 protein do?

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Cut DNA

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Difference between "gene editing" and "genetic modification"?

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Genetic modification can move DNA from one organism to another

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What is the primary purpose of gene editing?

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To treat diseases and improve agriculture

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Scientists have adapted it to turn it into a biotechnology tool for _______ DNA.

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editing

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What is PAM?

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a 3 letter sequence for binding on the target DNA

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Example of biotech where researchers sequenced and mapped all genes in the human species:
- Stem Cells
- Human Genome Project
- Cloning
- Gene Therapy

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Human Genome Project