Which of the following statements about CRISPR are accurate? Select all that apply.
A)CRISPR was first discovered in single-celled eukaryotes.
B)Where naturally found in cells,CRISPR acts as a form of immune defense against viruses.
C)CRISPR utilizes an endonuclease enzyme called Cas9.
D)CRISPR can only be used by researchers to target a specific sequence of nucleotides in single-celled prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
E)CRISPR requires a guide RNA molecule to identify the nucleotide sequence destined for editing.

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CRISPR was first discovered in prokaryotes where it acts as a form of immune defense against viruses.CRISPR utilizes an endonuclease enzyme called Cas9 and guide RNA molecules that identify,and complementary base-pair to,nucleotide sequences destined for editing.Currently,CRISPR can be used in all types of organisms,not just single-celled prokaryotes and eukaryotes.

Which of the Following Statements About CRISPR Are Accurate? Select