What is the primary purpose of CRISPR technology in biotechnology?

Practice Questions

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What is the primary purpose of CRISPR technology in biotechnology?
  1. To clone organisms
  2. To edit genes
  3. To produce vaccines
  4. To sequence DNA

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the primary purpose of CRISPR technology in biotechnology?
Correct Answer: Gene editing
  • Step 1: Understand that CRISPR is a tool used in biotechnology.
  • Step 2: Learn that CRISPR stands for 'Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats'.
  • Step 3: Recognize that the main function of CRISPR is to edit genes.
  • Step 4: Know that gene editing means making precise changes to the DNA of an organism.
  • Step 5: Realize that these changes can help scientists study genes, develop new treatments, or improve crops.
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