The Procedure in Which an Individual Gene Is Altered to Prevent

question 87

Multiple Choice

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

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

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