Gene Editing with CRISPR-Cas9: Revolutionizing Medicine

Question 1

CRISPR-Cas9 is a revolutionary gene-editing technique. What is its primary function?

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Precisely cutting DNA at specific sequences

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Inserting new genes into cells

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Identifying and sequencing DNA

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Delivering gene-editing components to cells

Question 2

In CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing, which protein is responsible for cutting the target DNA?

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Endonuclease

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Ligase

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Polymerase

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Helicase

Question 3

CRISPR-Cas9 has shown promise in treating which of the following conditions?

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Cystic fibrosis

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Alzheimer's disease

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HIV/AIDS

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Common cold

Question 4

In CRISPR-Cas9, the sequence that guides the Cas9 protein to the target DNA is known as:

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Guide RNA

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Target RNA

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Messenger RNA

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Ribosomal RNA

Question 5

Which of the following bacteria is the original source of the Cas9 protein used in CRISPR-Cas9?

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Streptococcus pyogenes

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Escherichia coli

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Bacillus subtilis

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Staphylococcus aureus

Question 6

The acronym CRISPR stands for:

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Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats

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Cas9-Related Intercalating Short Palindromic Repeats

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Clustered Regularly Arranged Short Palindromic Repeaters

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Cas9-Responsive Interfering Short Palindromic Repeats

Question 7

How does the Cas9 protein use the guide RNA to target specific DNA sequences?

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The Cas9 protein binds to the guide RNA, which then base pairs with the target DNA sequence.

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The Cas9 protein recognizes specific DNA sequences, and the guide RNA helps to amplify the signal.

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The Cas9 protein chemically modifies the target DNA using the guide RNA as a template.

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The Cas9 protein transcribes the target DNA using the guide RNA as a template.

Question 8

Compared to other gene-editing methods, what is a potential drawback of CRISPR-Cas9?

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Lower editing efficiency in some cell types and organisms

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Higher accuracy in targeting specific gene sequences

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Similar risk of causing unintended changes to the genome (off-target effects)

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Greater ease of use and accessibility

Question 9

What is the essential role of guide RNA in CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing?

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Directing the Cas9 protein to the specific DNA sequence targeted for modification

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Amplifying the Cas9 protein's activity

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Protecting the DNA sequence from being cut by Cas9

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Repairing the DNA sequence after it has been cut by Cas9

Question 10

How does CRISPR-Cas9 compare to traditional gene editing methods in terms of efficiency and precision?

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CRISPR-Cas9 is both more efficient and more precise

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CRISPR-Cas9 is more efficient but less precise

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CRISPR-Cas9 is less efficient but more precise

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CRISPR-Cas9 is neither more efficient nor more precise than traditional methods

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a strategy used to address challenges in large-scale DNA editing with CRISPR-Cas9?

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Employing random mutagenesis

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Using base editors or prime editors

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Enhancing the precision of guide RNAs

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Optimizing Cas9 delivery

Question 12

Which ethical concern is most closely associated with CRISPR-Cas9 technology?

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Unintended genetic changes (off-target effects)

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High cost of treatments

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Lack of public support

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Intellectual property disputes

Question 13

To ensure the ethical and responsible use of CRISPR-Cas9 technology, which strategy is most suitable?

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Creating clear ethical guidelines and regulations for its application

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Restricting CRISPR-Cas9 use to tightly controlled lab environments

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Allowing unrestricted CRISPR-Cas9 use to accelerate medical advancements

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Raising public awareness about CRISPR-Cas9 without implementing specific regulations

Question 14

Revised: Which of the following cannot be considered a potential application of gene editing with CRISPR-Cas9?

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Revised: Creating designer babies

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Treating genetic diseases

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Developing new cancer therapies

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Enhancing crop yields

Question 15

What is the function of the guide RNA in CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing?

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Revised: To precisely locate the target DNA sequence

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To cut the DNA

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To repair the DNA

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To amplify the DNA

Question 16

Which of the following is essential for the responsible and ethical use of CRISPR-Cas9?

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Revised: All of the above

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Revised: Establishing clear ethical guidelines

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Revised: Fostering public engagement

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Revised: Promoting international collaboration

Question 17

Which endonuclease enzyme is utilized within the CRISPR-Cas9 technology?

Accepted Answer

Cas9

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Restriction Enzyme

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Polymerase

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Helicase

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a potential application of CRISPR-Cas9 in the medical field?

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Improving crop yields

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Curing genetic diseases

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Developing novel cancer treatments

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Creating genetically modified organisms

Question 19

Who are the Nobel Prize-winning scientists credited with discovering CRISPR-Cas9 in bacteria?

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Jennifer Doudna and Emmanuelle Charpentier

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James Watson and Francis Crick

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Rosalind Franklin and Maurice Wilkins

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Gregor Mendel and Charles Darwin

Question 20

Which type of CRISPR-Cas system is commonly employed for gene editing in eukaryotic cells?

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Type II

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Type I

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Type III

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Type IV

Question 21

What potential risk is associated with off-target effects of CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing?

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Unintended genetic mutations

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Toxicity

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Allergic reactions

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Cancer

Question 22

What is the primary function of the guide RNA in CRISPR-Cas9 technology?

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To cleave DNA at a specific sequence

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To transport the Cas9 protein to the target DNA

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To repair DNA breaks

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To amplify the target DNA

Question 23

In the field of health and medicine, CRISPR-Cas9 is primarily used for:

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Gene editing

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DNA sequencing

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Protein synthesis

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Microscopic imaging

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT considered a potential benefit of CRISPR-Cas9 in treating genetic diseases?

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Enhancing physical traits

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Correcting genetic defects

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Developing personalized therapies

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Eliminating infectious agents

Question 25

In CRISPR-Cas9, the Cas9 enzyme targets and cuts DNA sequences that are:

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Complementary to a guide RNA

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Replicated recently

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Methylated

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Transcribed into RNA

Question 26

The CRISPR-Cas9 system originates from the immune system of:

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Bacteria

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Viruses

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Plants

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Humans

Question 27

CRISPR-Cas9 stands for:

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Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats

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Cas9-Activated RNA-Guided Insertion and Substitution

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Cas Protein Reinforced with CRISPR

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Cleavage and Reprogramming of Sequences via Palindromic Repeats

Question 28

When designing guide RNAs for CRISPR-Cas9, which of the following factors is NOT taken into account?

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Protein binding affinity

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Length

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Specificity

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Complementary sequence

Question 29

Which component is NOT involved in the CRISPR-Cas9 system?

Accepted Answer

RNA polymerase

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Cas9 protein

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Target DNA

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Guide RNA

Question 30

What is the primary function of the guide RNA in CRISPR-Cas9?

Accepted Answer

To direct the Cas9 protein to a specific DNA sequence

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To activate the Cas9 protein

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To cut the DNA strand

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To repair the DNA strand

Question 31

Which of the following is a key advantage of CRISPR-Cas9 over previous gene editing methods?

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High precision and specificity

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Lower cost

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Faster results

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Fewer ethical concerns

Question 32

What is a potential ethical concern associated with the use of CRISPR-Cas9?

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Unforeseen consequences on human health

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High cost of implementation

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Environmental risks

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Lack of public understanding

Question 33

From which organism was the CRISPR-Cas9 system originally derived?

Accepted Answer

Streptococcus pyogenes

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Salmonella typhimurium

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Escherichia coli

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Bacillus subtilis

Question 34

Which of the following is a potential limitation of CRISPR-Cas9?

Accepted Answer

Off-target effects (unintended changes to DNA at sites other than the intended target)

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High cost of implementation

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Lack of public acceptance

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Slow editing process

Question 35

What is the primary function of the Cas9 protein in the CRISPR-Cas9 system?

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To cut the DNA strand at a specific location guided by the guide RNA

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To repair the DNA strand

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To bind to the guide RNA

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To activate the immune response

Question 36

What is the term for the process of inserting a new gene into a cell using CRISPR-Cas9?

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Gene insertion

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Gene modification

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Gene replacement

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Gene deletion

Question 37

From which organism is CRISPR-Cas9 primarily derived?

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A bacterium

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A virus

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A plant

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A fungus

Question 38

Which component of the CRISPR-Cas9 system is responsible for guiding the system to the specific DNA target?

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Guide RNA

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Polymerase

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Helicase

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Transcription factor

Question 39

CRISPR-Cas9 is used to introduce precise changes in which molecule?

Accepted Answer

DNA

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RNA

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Proteins

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Lipids

Question 40

Which of the following is a primary ethical concern associated with the use of CRISPR-Cas9?

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Unintended off-target effects

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High cost

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Slow processing time

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Limited applications

Question 41

Which genetic disease has been successfully treated using CRISPR-Cas9?

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Sickle cell anaemia

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HIV/AIDS

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Cancer

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Alzheimer's disease

Question 42

What type of cells can CRISPR-Cas9 be used to edit?

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Somatic cells

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Only prokaryotic cells

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Only germline cells

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Only eukaryotic cells

Question 43

What primary ethical concern arises when using CRISPR-Cas9 to edit human embryos?

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Ethical implications of altering the human gene pool

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Financial costs

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Technical difficulties

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Lack of public awareness

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of using CRISPR-Cas9 in medicine?

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Enhancing physical performance beyond natural limits

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Personalizing treatments

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Preventing the spread of infectious diseases

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Developing new therapies

Question 45

Which enzyme is known as the 'molecular scissors' in the CRISPR-Cas9 system?

Accepted Answer

Cas9

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EcoRI

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ZFN

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TALEN

Question 46

What is the primary function of CRISPR-Cas9 in gene editing?

Accepted Answer

Precisely cutting specific DNA sequences based on guide RNA recognition

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Repairing damaged DNA

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Regulating gene expression

Question 47

Which ethical concern is commonly associated with using CRISPR-Cas9 for gene editing in humans?

Accepted Answer

Potential for unintended consequences and off-target effects

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High cost and low efficiency

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Lack of regulations and guidelines

Question 48

Which is a potential therapeutic application of CRISPR-Cas9?

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Treating genetic diseases by correcting harmful mutations

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Creating 'designer babies' with specific characteristics

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Enhancing human traits and abilities beyond normal ranges

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Preventing the spread of infectious diseases

Question 49

Which of the following is NOT a limitation of CRISPR-Cas9 technology?

Accepted Answer

Extremely high specificity and accuracy in targeting DNA

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Potential for off-target effects

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Ethical concerns about its potential misuse

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Difficulty in delivering the CRISPR complex to target cells

Question 50

What is the role of guide RNA in CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing?

Accepted Answer

Directing Cas9 to the specific DNA sequence, complementary to its own sequence

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Amplifying the target DNA sequence

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Repairing the DNA after it has been cut

Question 51

Which of the following describes the most common DNA repair mechanisms involved after CRISPR-Cas9 cutting?

Accepted Answer

Non-homologous end joining (NHEJ) or homology-directed repair (HDR)

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Mismatch repair (MMR)

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Base excision repair (BER)

Question 52

What is a potential impact of CRISPR-Cas9 technology on the future of healthcare?

Accepted Answer

Developing new gene therapies and treatments for genetic diseases

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Eliminating all genetic diseases worldwide

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Creating artificial life forms

Question 53

What is the significance of the discovery of CRISPR-Cas9 in the field of genetics?

Accepted Answer

Revolutionizing gene editing and advancing our understanding of gene function

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Eliminating the need for traditional breeding techniques

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Providing a cure for all genetic diseases