Practice How It Works (2.2) - CRISPR and Genome Editing

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Question 1.
What does CRISPR stand for?
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Think about the repeating segments in DNA.
Question 2.
What is the role of guide RNA in CRISPR?
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It functions like a GPS.
3Question 3.
What does Cas9 do in the CRISPR system?
- Binds DNA
- Cuts DNA
- Produces RNA
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Think about its role as a protein.
4Question 4.
True or False: CRISPR can only be used in plants.
- True
- False
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Consider the scope of CRISPR applications.
Question 5.
Explain how CRISPR could be applied to combat crop diseases while considering ethical limitations.
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Weigh the benefits of disease resistance against ecological risks.
Question 6.
Evaluate whether the potential to create 'designer babies' through CRISPR is morally acceptable.
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Think about the broader societal impacts of genetic manipulation.

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