Science and Technology · Biotechnology
What primary function does the Cas9 enzyme perform within a CRISPR-based gene drive framework?
- 1It acts as molecular scissors to make targeted double-strand breaks in the DNA sequence.✓
- 2It synthesizes a new messenger RNA molecule from a functional strand of genomic DNA.
- 3It glues together fragmented segments of structural DNA during cellular replication.
- 4It accelerates the breakdown of lipids within the protective cellular membrane.
Correct answer
It acts as molecular scissors to make targeted double-strand breaks in the DNA sequence.
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