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Which technique is currently used by plant scientists for targeted genome editing?
Which technique is currently used by plant scientists for targeted genome editing?
- rDNA techniques
- Previous GE methods
- CRISPR-Cas system (correct)
- Random integration
What does CRISPR stand for?
What does CRISPR stand for?
- Complementary RNA Identification System
- Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (correct)
- Cas Protein Encoding System
- Cutting and Modifying DNA
What is the function of CRISPRs in bacteria?
What is the function of CRISPRs in bacteria?
- To produce small non-coding RNAs
- To record previous viral infections (correct)
- To incorporate viral DNA into the genome
- To identify and fight bacterial infections
What do Cas genes encode for in bacteria?
What do Cas genes encode for in bacteria?
What is the main difference between genome editing and genetic engineering (GE)?
What is the main difference between genome editing and genetic engineering (GE)?
What is the purpose of the CRISPR-Cas system in bacteria?
What is the purpose of the CRISPR-Cas system in bacteria?
Which component of the CRISPR-Cas system is needed for genome editing?
Which component of the CRISPR-Cas system is needed for genome editing?
What is the role of the guide RNA in the CRISPR-Cas9 process?
What is the role of the guide RNA in the CRISPR-Cas9 process?
What happens when the Cas9 enzyme cuts the DNA at the targeted location?
What happens when the Cas9 enzyme cuts the DNA at the targeted location?
Which of the following is NOT a potential improvement that can be achieved through genome editing in crops?
Which of the following is NOT a potential improvement that can be achieved through genome editing in crops?
What is the purpose of including a repair template during the plant transformation process?
What is the purpose of including a repair template during the plant transformation process?
Which crop was the first to have a commercially available genome-edited food product in 2019?
Which crop was the first to have a commercially available genome-edited food product in 2019?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential CRISPR-Cas delivery method?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential CRISPR-Cas delivery method?
What is the purpose of using plasmid-mediated delivery in genome editing?
What is the purpose of using plasmid-mediated delivery in genome editing?
Which factor influences the choice of CRISPR-Cas delivery method?
Which factor influences the choice of CRISPR-Cas delivery method?
What is the goal of direct delivery of the Cas9 protein with guide RNA into plant cells?
What is the goal of direct delivery of the Cas9 protein with guide RNA into plant cells?
What is the purpose of improving the cacao plant's ability to fight a virus in West Africa?
What is the purpose of improving the cacao plant's ability to fight a virus in West Africa?
Which one of these is NOT mentioned as a factor influencing the choice of CRISPR-Cas delivery method?
Which one of these is NOT mentioned as a factor influencing the choice of CRISPR-Cas delivery method?
What is the purpose of using direct delivery of the Cas9 protein with guide RNA into plant cells?
What is the purpose of using direct delivery of the Cas9 protein with guide RNA into plant cells?
Which one of these is mentioned as a potential CRISPR-Cas delivery method?
Which one of these is mentioned as a potential CRISPR-Cas delivery method?
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