Knockout Mutations Can Include ________ Mutations and ________ Mutations

question 55

Multiple Choice

Knockout mutations can include ________ mutations and ________ mutations.

• A) gain of function; loss of function
• B) gain of function; missense
• C) frameshift; nonsense
• D) silent; nonsense
• E) silent; missense

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Definitions:

Buttocks-First

Indicates a birthing position where the baby is delivered buttocks or feet first, also known as breech presentation.

Prolactin

A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates milk production in mammals.

Maternal Behavior

The actions and reactions of a mother towards her offspring, often instinctual and influenced by hormonal changes, aiming at protecting and nurturing the child.

Lower Mammals

A term sometimes used to describe mammals that are perceived as less evolutionary developed, often referring to smaller, simpler, or non-primate mammals.