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Gene Editing Innovations and CRISPR Insights
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- 1. Molecule targeted by CRISPR to modify genes
- 2. Microorganisms where CRISPR was first discovered
- 4. Network; refers metaphorically to CRISPR's complex system
- 5. Prefix relating to genes transferred into an organism
- 9. Variant form of a gene targeted in editing
- 10. Enzyme widely used as molecular scissors in CRISPR
- 11. Complete set of genes in an organism
- 13. Gene-editing system derived from bacterial immunity
- 14. Process of altering DNA sequences
- 16. Specific DNA sequence recognized by CRISPR
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- 3. RNA component essential in CRISPR function
- 6. Unintended gene edits by CRISPR machinery
- 7. Natural defense system inspiring CRISPR technology
- 8. Circular DNA molecule used to deliver CRISPR components
- 12. Type of enzyme that cuts DNA strands
- 15. Prefix relating to gene activity regulation beyond DNA sequence
- 17. Cell process that fixes DNA breaks created by CRISPR
- 18. RNA segment that directs CRISPR to target DNA
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