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2021年高考英语语法填空考前预测60篇(第19-24篇)
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The 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1.(award)to Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer A.Doudna recently. The two female scientists won the prize 2. the development of a method of genome (基因组) editing.
Gene editing has a wide 3.(apply) across the world. It can 4. (direct) change the DNA of a lifeform and has the potential of leading to 5.(benefit) results.
One of the most convenient methods of gene editing is called CRISPR/Cas9, 6. was discovered by the two Nobel winners. The method enables scientists to cut a sequence of DNA into two pieces, 7.(allow) nature to “repair” it. During the repair process, errors will be introduced to create a different sequence of DNA, thus resulting in an 8.(edit) gene.
In simple words, CRISPR/Cas9 is the “scissors” of genes. The greatness of CRISPR/Cas9 lies in extreme accuracy. It also enables humans to breed (孕有) more plant varieties and develop better treatment of can