# 038.1 CRISPR Flashcard

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What does CRISPR stand for?

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Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats

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What is the term used for making changes to an organism's DNA?

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genetic engineering

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What is the full form of CRISPR-Cas9?

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Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats-CRISPR associated protein 9

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What is the process of modifying an organism's genome called?

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genetic engineering

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Which proteins are associated with CRISPR systems?

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Cas proteins

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What is gene editing?

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A method used to alter the DNA of an organism.

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What are Cas proteins?

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Proteins that play a crucial role in the CRISPR immune system.

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How does CRISPR work?

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It uses a guide RNA to target specific DNA sequences for modification.

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What is the significance of CRISPR technology?

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It allows for precise editing of genes, which can lead to advancements in medicine and agriculture.

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What are some applications of CRISPR?

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Gene therapy, crop improvement, and disease research.