Following transformation with the CRISPR plasmid, the yeast will be plated on SD-URA plates.  Why is SD-URA media used? Name the relevant marker gene in the pCRCT CRISPR plasmid.

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3A.  Following transformation with the CRISPR plasmid, the yeast will be plated on SD-URA plates.  Why is SD-URA media used? Name the relevant marker gene in the pCRCT CRISPR plasmid.

 

 

 

3B. What would you expect to see if you plated on YED accidentally? Will most of the yeast be red or white? Why?

 

 

 

3C.  The complete genotype of the host yeast strain is MATa ade2 his3 leu2 met15 ura3.  Name one advantage of using a yeast strain with auxotrophies for several genes (i.e. his3, leu2 and ura3).

 

 

 

 

3D. After successful CRIPSR editing, the yeast can later be “cured” of the recombinant CRISPR plasmid – that is, the plasmid is lost but the CRISPR edit is stably inherited.  Write the new genotype of the yeast-based on the ADE6 gene. 

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