What Is the Main Function of the CRISPR-Cas9 System

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Multiple Choice

What is the main function of the CRISPR-Cas9 system?

• A)to alter the nucleotide sequences of specific genes in a living cell
• B)to make copies of a gene in a PCR reaction
• C)to produce proteins from RNA outside of a living cell
• D)to prevent bacterial infections in humans

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