New gene editing tool corrects genetic mutations more precisely

What is the new DNA editing method developed by MIT called?

• DNA Sequencing

• Gene Splicing

• Prime Editing

• Genome Mapping

Which two components are combined in the prime editing method?

• Topoisomerase and exonuclease

• RNA polymerase and helicase

• DNA polymerase and ligase

• CRISPR-Cas9 and a reverse transcriptase enzyme

What role does the reverse transcriptase enzyme play in prime editing?

• It degrades the DNA strand

• It repairs the DNA strand

• It generates a new DNA strand

• It cuts the DNA strand

What percentage of genetic mutations could potentially be corrected using prime editing?

• 89%

• 75%

• 95%

• 50%

Which diseases were successfully corrected using prime editing in the study?

• Diabetes and hemophilia

• Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease

• Sickle cell anemia and Tay-Sachs disease

• Cystic fibrosis and Huntington's disease