Discussion

Watch the Ted Talk – “How CRISPR lets us edit our DNA” and “What is CRISPR?” with background information on CRISPR and information about the latest developments.

As you are watching, think about how you will answer the following questions:
⦁ Explain in your own words exactly how CRISPR works.
⦁ Do you agree or disagree that the controversy around CRISPR is similar to the controversy around cloning decades ago?
⦁ What is the Cas9 RNA base sequence that would attach the CRISPR complex to the following segment of DNA? (Hint: See Section 21.5 of eText)