Practice Agriculture (4.2) - CRISPR and Genome Editing

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Question 1.
What does CRISPR stand for?
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Think about what the acronym might relate to in genetics.
Question 2.
Name one benefit of drought-resistant crops.
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Consider how weather affects farming.
3Question 3.
What is the main purpose of CRISPR technology in agriculture?
- To create organic crops
- To enhance genetic traits
- To eliminate all genetic modifications
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Think about what CRISPR does with DNA.
4Question 4.
True or False: CRISPR can only be used in crops and not in animals.
- True
- False
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Consider the versatility of genome editing.
Question 5.
Propose a research project that uses CRISPR to create a new crop variety to combat climate change. What traits would you enhance and why?
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Consider the environment and population needs.
Question 6.
Critically evaluate the potential long-term impacts of using CRISPR for agricultural improvements.
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Think about both ecological and social dimensions.

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