Applications (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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How does CRISPR-Cas9 function in genetic engineering?
How does CRISPR-Cas9 function in genetic engineering?
As molecular scissors cutting DNA precisely
What role does guide RNA play in the CRISPR-Cas9 system?
What role does guide RNA play in the CRISPR-Cas9 system?
Matches the exact DNA sequence to target
After CRISPR-Cas9 cuts DNA, what are the two main options for modification?
After CRISPR-Cas9 cuts DNA, what are the two main options for modification?
Gene disruption or gene insertion
Which medicine can genetically modified bacteria produce for diabetes treatment?
Which medicine can genetically modified bacteria produce for diabetes treatment?
Insulin
How do genetically engineered goats and sheep contribute to pharmaceutical production?
How do genetically engineered goats and sheep contribute to pharmaceutical production?
They produce human proteins in their milk
What is the primary purpose of gene therapy?
What is the primary purpose of gene therapy?
Replace faulty genes with functioning ones
Which trait can genetically modified plants be engineered to possess?
Which trait can genetically modified plants be engineered to possess?
Produce natural toxins against pests
What environmental cleanup role can genetically modified bacteria perform?
What environmental cleanup role can genetically modified bacteria perform?
Break down oil spills into harmless byproducts
What is the probability of two unrelated people having the same DNA profile?
What is the probability of two unrelated people having the same DNA profile?
Less than one in a billion
Who developed DNA profiling and in what year?
Who developed DNA profiling and in what year?
Sir Alec Jeffries in 1984
In forensics, what indicates a link between a person and a crime scene?
In forensics, what indicates a link between a person and a crime scene?
When DNA profiles match
Which disciplines does bioinformatics combine?
Which disciplines does bioinformatics combine?
Computer science, statistics, and biology
What is GenBank?
What is GenBank?
A repository of genetic sequences and data