The CRISPR/CAS9 system is an adaptation of which natural phenomenon?

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The CRISPR/CAS9 system is an adaptation of which natural phenomenon?

The ability of prokaryotic cells to promote transcription of foreign DNA.

The eukaryotic DNA repair system by Non-homologous end joining.

The prokaryotic degradation pathway for damaged DNA.

Acquired immunity of prokaryotic cells against foreign DNA.

The ability of eukaryotic cells to repair DNA by homologous recombination

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What is the phenotype of a CED-4 knockout in C. elegans - Practice Question

Using CRISPR you have knocked out the CED-4 gene in the nematode C. elegans. Which of the following statements are TRUE? (Select all that apply)
O a. In the absence of death signal apoptosis would be activated
O b. In the presence of death signal apoptosis would not be activated

What is the phenotype of a CED-4 knockout in C. elegans - Practice Question

Using CRISPR you have knocked out the CED-4 gene in the nematode C. elegans. Which of the following statements are TRUE?

The CRISPR/Cas9 system and RNA interference by siRNA are both methods used to knockdown proteins. Which of the following is NOT a key difference between the two techniques? 

What type of enzyme activity does the Cas protein have?

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Explain the differences and similarities between TALENs and Zinc Finger Nucleases.

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What does CRISPR stand for?

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The CRISPR/CAS9 system is an adaptation of which natural phenomenon?

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