UPSC 2019ScienceModerate

What is Cas9 protein that is often mentioned in news?

a
A molecular scissors used in targeted gene editing
b
A biosensor used in the accurate detection of pathogens in patients
c
A gene that makes plants pest-resistant
d
A herbicidal substance synthesized in genetically modified crops
BiotechnologyCRISPR-Cas9 gene editingCas9 proteinmolecular scissorstargeted gene editingbiosensorpathogenspest-resistant plantsherbicidal substanceCRISPR

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