While the Gene Knockout Procedure Has Been Shown to Result

question 4

Multiple Choice

While the gene knockout procedure has been shown to result in changes in behaviour, interpretation of the findings of this procedure must be made carefully since:

• A) this research has elicited a host of ethical and moral issues
• B) very little behaviour is controlled by only one gene
• C) there is little application of this research on animals with respect to humans
• D) the behaviour change is typically not permanent

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