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Cellular Engineering: Modifying Cells for Therapeutic or Industrial Purposes
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Which gene editing technique involves using a guide RNA to direct a Cas enzyme to a specific DNA sequence, resulting in precise DNA cleavage?
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CRISPR-Cas9
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CRISPR-Cas9 is a gene editing technique that utilizes a guide RNA to direct a Cas enzyme, typically Cas9, to a specific DNA sequence. This allows for precise DNA cleavage and subsequent repair, enabling targeted gene modifications.