Biotechnology (HSC SSCE Biology): Flashcards
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CRISPR acronym meaning
CRISPR acronym meaning
Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats
Cas9 enzyme role in CRISPR
Cas9 enzyme role in CRISPR
Molecular scissors that cut DNA at specific locations
Guide RNA function in CRISPR
Guide RNA function in CRISPR
Directs Cas9 enzyme to exact genome location for cutting
CRISPR origin in bacteria
CRISPR origin in bacteria
Defensive function; cuts up DNA of invading viruses
Transgenic species definition
Transgenic species definition
Organisms containing genes from other species
Short-term biotech effect on biodiversity
Short-term biotech effect on biodiversity
Increased biodiversity through new gene combinations
Long-term biotech risk to biodiversity
Long-term biotech risk to biodiversity
Reduced diversity from cloning/breeding desirable traits
Germplasm banking purpose
Germplasm banking purpose
Storing plant genetic material for future use
Gamete preservation method
Gamete preservation method
Freezing and storing reproductive cells (eggs and sperm)
Gene therapy aim
Gene therapy aim
Correcting faulty genes to treat inherited human diseases