Explain your experimental approach if you must correct the genetic defect phenylketonuria, which is caused by mutations in the phenylalanine hydroxylase gene using the CRISPR/Cas9 system and homology directed DNA repair.

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Explain your experimental approach if you must correct the genetic defect phenylketonuria, which is caused by mutations in the phenylalanine hydroxylase gene using the CRISPR/Cas9 system and homology directed DNA repair. 

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