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Genome Editing in Functional Foods

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What tool did scientists use to raise amylose and resistant starch levels in grains like rice?

CRISPR-Cas9 (correct)

Genetic modification using mutagenic chemicals

Traditional breeding methods

Protoplast fusion

In the study by Sun et al., what specific changes were made in the SBEIIb gene in rice?

Specific changes to increase amylose and resistant starch levels (correct)

It was completely removed from the rice genome

Modifications that resulted in a decrease in amylose content

No changes were made to the SBEIIb gene

Why is high amylose-based rice especially beneficial for individuals with diabetes?

It has a low glycemic index and causes slow release during starch digestion (correct)

It causes rapid starch digestion

It increases blood sugar levels rapidly

It has a high glycemic index

What is the main health advantage offered by cereals containing lots of amylose?

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What role did the change in the SBEIIb gene targeted with CRISPR Cas9 play in the production of high amylose-based rice?

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Genome Editing in Functional Foods

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Questions and Answers

What tool did scientists use to raise amylose and resistant starch levels in grains like rice?

In the study by Sun et al., what specific changes were made in the SBEIIb gene in rice?

Why is high amylose-based rice especially beneficial for individuals with diabetes?

What is the main health advantage offered by cereals containing lots of amylose?

What role did the change in the SBEIIb gene targeted with CRISPR Cas9 play in the production of high amylose-based rice?

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