Practice Crispr In Agriculture (3.3) - Genetic Engineering in Agriculture

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Question 1.
What does CRISPR stand for?
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Think about the technical name for this gene-editing technology.
Question 2.
What does the Cas9 enzyme do?
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Consider what happens during genetic editing.
3Question 3.
What is CRISPR primarily used for?
- To clone organisms
- To edit genes within organisms
- To analyze DNA sequences
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Consider its function in genetics.
4Question 4.
True or False: CRISPR can be used to introduce foreign DNA into plants.
- True
- False
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Think about CRISPR's method of action.
Question 5.
Discuss how CRISPR can be used to develop crops that can withstand extreme weather conditions. Provide specific examples.
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Look into previous examples in scientific literature.
Question 6.
Critique the potential societal impacts of adopting CRISPR technology in agriculture. What measures could mitigate negative perceptions?
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Think about community-building strategies and stakeholder involvement.

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