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Explain the utility of CRISPR-Cas9 as an important gene-editing tool. What are the concerns related to the use of technology? 10 marks

Mentor’s comment-

  • https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/gene-editing-the-good-first-and-then-the-worries/article32837842.ece
  • In the introduction, briefly introduce the CRISPR-Cas9.
  • In the body, explain in detail what CRISPR is and how it has turned to be an important tool for gene editing. In the next part mention the concerns like ethical concerns and the possible threat of misuse and need for the regulation.
  • Conclude by mentioning the need for regulation so that it the technology could be exploited for the useful purpose while avoiding the possible misuse.

Comments

10 responses to “Explain the utility of CRISPR-Cas9 as an important gene-editing tool. What are the concerns related to the use of technology? 10 marks”

  1. Geetanjali Pulagam Avatar
    Geetanjali Pulagam

    please check

    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Geetanjali
      First thing, your answer looks monotonous, refrain from it, give proper headings and subheadings and underline keywords to convince examiner easily.
      Good introduction.
      In the issues part, need to add more points . You can write about genetic Inequality that through Gene-editing, wealthy parents can buy the latest offspring upgrades for their children. Also write about germline modification.
      Good conclusion.
      Try to cover different aspects of the given topic to fetch better marks.
      Keep working hard !

  2. Jojo Avatar
    Jojo

    Pls review

    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Jojo
      Good introduction.
      In the uses part, also write its uses in agriculture. You can write that the huge potential to edit genes using this tool has been used to create a large number of crop varieties with improved agronomic performance; it has also brought in sweeping changes to breeding technologies
      In the concerns, you can write about genetic Inequality that through Gene-editing, wealthy parents can buy the latest offspring upgrades for their children. Also write about germline modification.
      Good conclusion.
      Try to cover different aspects of the given topic to fetch better marks.
      Work on handwriting, avoid scribbling.
      Improve presentation.
      Keep writing !

    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Samiksha
      Good introduction.
      Give proper headings like uses and concerns.
      Some good points but need to add more content .
      In the uses part, also write its uses in agriculture. You can write that the huge potential to edit genes using this tool has been used to create a large number of crop varieties with improved agronomic performance; it has also brought in sweeping changes to breeding technologies
      In the concerns, you can write about genetic Inequality that through Gene-editing, wealthy parents can buy the latest offspring upgrades for their children. Also write about germline modification.
      Conclusion is decent.
      Need to work upon content.
      Keep working hard.

  3. Prabhat Avatar
    Prabhat

    Please review

    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Prabhat
      Mention your payment id.
      Good introduction.
      You have discussed utility and concerns in a good manner.
      Good conclusion.
      Content wise good attempt.
      Need to work on presentation to fetch better marks.
      Underline keywords and work on handwriting, avoid scribbling.
      Keep writing !

  4. arun saraswat Avatar
    arun saraswat

    Pls review

    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Arun
      Good introduction.
      In the uses part, also write its uses in agriculture. You can write that the huge potential to edit genes using this tool has been used to create a large number of crop varieties with improved agronomic performance; it has also brought in sweeping changes to breeding technologies
      In the concerns, you can write about genetic Inequality that through Gene-editing, wealthy parents can buy the latest offspring upgrades for their children. Also write about germline modification.
      Use subheadings for better presentation.
      Good conclusion.
      Underline keywords.
      Keep working hard.