D1.3 Mutation and Gene Editing - HL

What is the main purpose of gene knockout?

• To prevent gene mutations

• To enhance gene function

• To investigate gene function by making it inoperative

• To introduce new genes

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

What is the enzyme used in gene editing with CRISPR sequences?

• RNA Polymerase

• Ligase

• Cas9

• Helicase

What is the function of the CRISPR system in prokaryotes?

• Defense against viral attacks

• Protein synthesis

• Energy production

• Cell division

Which disease shows potential to be treated by CRISPR gene editing?

• Diabetes

• Sickle Cell Anemia

• Influenza

• Alzheimer's Disease

What do conserved gene sequences imply?

• High mutation rates

• Recent evolutionary changes

• Functional importance

• Low genetic diversity

What is Ensembl used for in genetics research?

• Gene therapy

• Gene Knockout

• CRISPR-Cas9 editing

• Comparative genomics

What is the role of Cas9 in the CRISPR system?

• Transcription

• RNA splicing

• Translation

• DNA cutting

Which model organisms are commonly used for gene knockout studies?

• Humans

• Fruit Flies and Nematodes

• Plants

• Bacteria

What is the purpose of generating a library of knockout organisms?

• To prevent gene mutations

• To increase genetic diversity

• To study the effects of gene deletions

• To create genetically modified organisms