Lesson 5, Genetics, CRISPR, Part 2, vocab

What does CRISPR stand for?

• Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats

• Controlled Repetitive Inherited Short Protein Regions

• Centralized Regular Interspersed Specific Protein Regions

• Completely Random Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats

What is a gene?

• A type of protein

• A segment of DNA that carries instructions for traits

• A chemical used in CRISPR

• A method of repairing DNA

What is deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)?

• A type of protein

• A molecule that carries genetic instructions

• A tool used for editing genes

• A repair process for cells

What is Cas9?

• A type of genetic disease

• A guide RNA used in CRISPR

• A protein used to cut DNA

• A treatment for genetic disorders

What does "repair" mean in the context of CRISPR?

• Fixing or restoring damaged DNA

• Creating new DNA sequences

• Cutting DNA into smaller parts

• Turning off genes

What is a treatment?

• A process to identify genes

• A method to study DNA

• A way to manage or cure diseases

• A protein that cuts DNA

What are diseases?

• Natural traits in organisms

• Illnesses or disorders caused by genetic or environmental factors

• Errors in DNA repair

• Special tools used in CRISPR