The Gene Drive Flashcards
1
Q
CRISPR
A
A mechanism in bacterial DNA that stores viral sequences and will recognise the virus if it returns to the cell
2
Q
Genetic engineering
A
The deliberate manipulation of DNA in order to change the characteristics of an organism
3
Q
Transgenic organism
A
One which has been genetically engineered to contain one or more artificial genes
4
Q
Gene drive
A
Sequence of DNA which is inherited more frequently that normal in order to increase the chances of a gene being passed on to offspring
5
Q
Cas9
A
Enzymes that snip viral DNA to prevent it from replicating
