Crispr/Cas9-based genome editing can be used to:
Question options:
a). Create small deletions within genes |
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b) Generate linkage disequilibrium |
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c) Create gain-of-function mutations in genes |
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d) a) and c) |
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e) suppress crossing over in a genomic region |
Answer: d. a and c
Crispr/Cas9 can be used to
Create small deletions within genes
Create gain-of-function mutations in genes
CRISPR/Cas9 is the most modern genome editing tool adopted for deletion, addition, and alteration of DNA. Cas9 is a molecular scissor protein used to create site-specific cuts in DNA sequences. A piece of RNA called guide RNA will lead the Cas9 nuclease into the specific location of DNA. The double-strand cuts created by Cas9 will allow any deletion or addition of new DNA fragments.
CRISPR has nothing to do with cross over and recombination.
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