CRISPR RNA (crRNA) in a bacterial cell: is a snippet of genetic material from a virus stored in a bacterial chromosome. is clipped from an invading virus. is used to identify and destroy infecting viruses. guides Restriction Enzymes to specific sites to carve viral DNA into fragments.

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CRISPR RNA (crRNA) in a bacterial cell:

  1. is a snippet of genetic material from a virus stored in a bacterial chromosome.
  2. is clipped from an invading virus.
  3. is used to identify and destroy infecting viruses.
  4. guides Restriction Enzymes to specific sites to carve viral DNA into fragments.
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