What does CRISPR stand for?
Q: What does CRISPR stand for?
A: CRISPR stands for Clustered Regularly-Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats.
Q: Where is CRISPR found?
A: CRISPR is found in the genetic code of prokaryotes, which includes most bacteria and archaea.
Q: What was the purpose of discovering CRISPR?
A: The purpose of discovering CRISPR was to understand its structure and function as a defense against attack by viruses.
Q: How does CRISPR work?
A:CRISPR works by having short repeated sequences that act as an adaptive immune system for prokaryotes, allowing them to remember and counter bacteriophages which prey on them. This provides acquired immunity for bacteria.
Q: What can be done with CRISPR?
A: With CRISPR, researchers can modify the genes of almost any organism, and use it as a tool to cut and insert genes in genetic modification (GM). Additionally, research is being conducted to find ways that they can be used to attack virus diseases in humans (gene therapy).
Q: When was the discovery of CRISPR made?
A: The discovery of CRISRP was made in the 21st century.
