Question #6426548Single Choice

Biology

Question

A researcher is attempting to edit a defective gene in human cells using CRISPR-Cas9 technology. What is the role of the guide RNA (gRNA) in this process?

Options

A
    To cut the defective DNA at a specific site.
B
    To direct Cas9 to the target gene sequence.
C
    To repair the DNA after it is cut.
D
    To amplify the defective DNA for analysis.

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