What is the main purpose of gene knockout?

D1.3 Mutation and Gene Editing - HL

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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To prevent gene mutations
To enhance gene function
To investigate gene function by making it inoperative
To introduce new genes
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which technique is used to investigate the function of a gene by changing it to make it inoperative?
Conserved Gene Sequences
Gene Knockout
CRISPR-Cas9
Gene Therapy
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the enzyme used in gene editing with CRISPR sequences?
RNA Polymerase
Ligase
Cas9
Helicase
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the function of the CRISPR system in prokaryotes?
Defense against viral attacks
Protein synthesis
Energy production
Cell division
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which disease shows potential to be treated by CRISPR gene editing?
Diabetes
Sickle Cell Anemia
Influenza
Alzheimer's Disease
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What do conserved gene sequences imply?
High mutation rates
Recent evolutionary changes
Functional importance
Low genetic diversity
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is Ensembl used for in genetics research?
Gene therapy
Gene Knockout
CRISPR-Cas9 editing
Comparative genomics
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