Which of the Following Is a Powerful Animal Model Used

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a powerful animal model used for drug development?

• A) fruit fly models with specific genes "knocked out"
• B) bovine models with specific genes "knocked out"
• C) E. coli models with specific plasmids added
• D) mouse strains with specific genes "knocked out"
• E) None of the answers is correct.

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Definitions:

Prospect Theory

A behavioral economic theory that describes how people choose between probabilistic alternatives that involve risk, where the probabilities of outcomes are unknown.

Behavioral Economists

Scholars examining how psychological, cognitive, emotional, cultural, and social influences affect the financial choices of individuals and organizations.

Gains

Increases in economic benefits, such as profits, revenue, or utility.

Losses

Negative financial results from business operations, where expenses exceed revenues.