In ________ Mice, Molecular Geneticists Remove or Modify the Gene

question 29

Short Answer

In ________ mice, molecular geneticists remove or modify the gene potentially responsible for a trait or behavior of interest.

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Definitions:

Neurons

Specialized cells of the nervous system that transmit information through electrical and chemical signals.

Sensory Neuron

Neurons responsible for converting external stimuli from the environment into internal electrical impulses towards the CNS.

Central Nervous System

The complex of nerve tissues that controls the activities of the body, comprising the brain and spinal cord.

Pain Sensations

The subjective experience of discomfort or suffering that arises from the stimulation of nerve endings.