MDCAT Biology MCQ #1208

What is a feature of the CRISPR-Cas9 system that makes it useful for gene editing?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #1208

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is a feature of the CRISPR-Cas9 system that makes it useful for gene editing?

    • A) It is highly specific to target sequences
    • B) It can only edit genes in prokaryotes
    • C) It requires a complex setup with many enzymes
    • D) It is limited to editing single genes

    Answer: It is highly specific to target sequences

    Explanation: CRISPR-Cas9 is highly specific due to guide RNA; This specificity makes it a powerful gene editing tool.