What is CRISPR?

What is CRISPR?

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Engineering

11th Grade - University

Hard

Created by

Quizizz Content

FREE Resource

The video explains CRISPR, a revolutionary tool in molecular biology, initially identified in E. coli. CRISPR consists of short DNA repeats and unique spacer DNA, functioning as an immune system in bacteria against viruses. The CRISPR Cas9 system, developed by Jennifer Doudna and Emmanuelle Charpentier, uses a single Cas9 protein and a guide RNA to cut DNA at specific sites, allowing for gene inactivation or insertion. This technology holds potential for treating genetic disorders and engineering new genes.

Read more

1 questions

Show all answers

1.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF