The Procedure in Which an Individual Gene Is Altered to Prevent

question 409

Multiple Choice

The procedure in which an individual gene is altered to prevent it from carrying out its normal function is called the

• A)recombinant procedure
• B)gene knockout procedure
• C)polygenic procedure
• D)elimination procedure

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Definitions:

Ectoderm

The outermost layer of cells in the early embryo, giving rise to the nervous system and skin.

Tonsils

Lymphoid organs located in the throat area that help defend against infection by trapping pathogens entering through the mouth or nose.

Endoderm

The deepest layer of cells or tissues in an embryo during initial development stages, which eventually forms the lining of both the digestive and respiratory tracts.

Facial Bones

The bones that structure the human face, including the mandible, maxilla, nasal, zygomatic, and others.