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BME 102 BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING: DEFINITION, HISTORY, COMPONENTS Objective Question

Question

Which gene editing tool is specifically mentioned as an advancement in biotechnology due to biomedical engineering, holding promise in treating genetic disorders?
Options
A PCR
B CRISPR-Cas9
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C Electrophoresis
D DNA sequencing
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Under 'Advancements in Biotechnology', it is stated: 'Biomedical engineering is instrumental in the development of biotechnology breakthroughs, such as gene editing tools like CRISPR-Cas9, which hold immense promise in treating genetic disorders and advancing personalized medicine.'

Hint

This is a very specific modern biotechnology tool.

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