Before Using the CRISPR-Cas9 System to Edit the Pig Genome,it

question 29

Multiple Choice

Before using the CRISPR-Cas9 system to edit the pig genome,it is necessary to sequence the pig DNA to identify any copies of porcine endogenous retrovirus (PERV) DNA.Knowing the PERV DNA sequences will help researchers determine which ________ sequences to use as guides for the CRISPR-Cas9 complex.

• A) DNA
• B) RNA
• C) protein
• D) amino acid

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Definitions:

Matched Pairs

refers to a design in experiments where each case has a unique counterpart for comparison, minimizing variability.

Interval

A range of numbers between two set points, often used in mathematics and statistics to specify subsets of the real number line.

Chi-Squared Distribution

A distribution that represents the distribution of the sum of the squares of k independent standard normal random variables.

P-Value

The chance of encountering test outcomes as significant as or more than what is actually seen, assuming that the null hypothesis holds.