CRISPR

If you could, would you seek to change yourself at the genetic level to get a new expression?  For example change your eye color, height, ability to digest milk or gluten, eradicate a predisposition to a genetic disease, etc.  Explain why.

What is necessary for change in species that might lead to larger evolutionary change?  Select two answers.

• Random Mutation

• Selection

• Replication

• Genetic Manipulation

Random Mutations that lead to gene expression happen....

• often

• rarely

What two characteristics made CRISPR a breakthrough in terms of gene editing? (You many want to go back and listen again.)

This technology was learned by studying which organism?

• Protists

• Bacteria

• Animals

The RNA copy is inserted in a protein that identifies and targets the foreign DNA and cuts it.  What is the name of this protein.

• RNA complex

• Cas-9

• RNA transcript

• CRISPR

Which of the following are applications for CRISPR? (Check all that apply)

• Cutting out Genes

• Silencing Genes

• Replacing Genes - Splicing

Current, what time of life represents the greatest potential for changing gene expression?

• At Birth

• Embryological stage

• During Adulthood

What is your opinion with respect to "designing" or choosing traits for a baby?