Although Originally Discovered in Bacteria as a Defense Against Bacteriophage

question 47

True/False

Although originally discovered in bacteria as a defense against bacteriophage infection, the CRISPR/Cas gene editing system can be used to edit the genome of any cell, whether microbial, plant, fungal, or animal.

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Definitions:

Uric Acid

A waste product found in the blood, created by the body during the breakdown of purines, excessive levels of which can lead to gout and kidney stones.

Electroconvulsive Therapy

A medical treatment for severe mental illness where seizures are electrically induced in patients to provide relief from psychiatric conditions.

Antidepressant Drugs

Medications prescribed to relieve symptoms of depression by altering brain chemistry.

Moderate Depression

A mood disorder presenting with symptoms that are more severe than mild depression but not as intense as those found in major depression.