
Understanding CRISPR and Genetics
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Biology
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9th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is CRISPR?
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CRISPR (Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats) is a technology that allows for precise editing of DNA in organisms.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the function of Cas9 in the CRISPR system?
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Cas9 is an enzyme that cuts DNA at a specific location, allowing for the addition or removal of genetic material.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How does CRISPR-Cas9 edit genes?
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CRISPR-Cas9 edits genes by creating a double-strand break in the DNA, which the cell then repairs, allowing for the insertion or deletion of DNA sequences.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is guide RNA (gRNA)?
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Guide RNA is a short synthetic RNA that directs the Cas9 enzyme to the specific location in the DNA that needs to be edited.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is gene therapy?
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Gene therapy is a technique that modifies a person's genes to treat or prevent disease, often using technologies like CRISPR.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the potential applications of CRISPR technology?
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CRISPR technology can be used in medicine, agriculture, and biological research, including gene editing for disease resistance and genetic disorders.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a mutant gene?
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A mutant gene is a gene that has undergone a mutation, resulting in a change in its sequence that can affect its function.
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