Using the CRISPR-Cas9 system to correct a genetic defect in a mouse brings with it which of the following risks?
A) increasing the animal's susceptibility to bacteriophage infection
B) decreasing the animal's ability to repair other mutations
C) introducing CRISPR-Cas9 gene into the animal's genome
D) altering non-target mouse genes needed for cell function

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The CRISPR-Cas9 system, while highly specific, can sometimes cause off-target effects where it alters genes other than the intended target. This can potentially disrupt other important genes needed for normal cell function.

Using the CRISPR-Cas9 System to Correct a Genetic Defect in a Mouse