Gene Targeting

question 62

Multiple Choice

Gene targeting:

• A) usually results in mice homozygous for the knock-out gene in every cell
• B) is used to study orthologous genes
• C) measures gene expression activity
• D) is a rapid process
• E) is a technique typically performed in humans

---

Definitions:

American Law Institute Test

A standard used to determine criminal liability in insanity defense cases, assessing if the defendant lacked the ability to understand the wrongfulness of their actions due to mental illness.

Durham Test

A test used to detect the production of gas by microorganisms in sugar fermentation processes.

M'Naghten Rule

A legal principle that defines the insanity defense by assessing if a defendant was unable to understand the nature of their actions or distinguish right from wrong at the time of the crime.

Irresistible Impulse Test

A legal test for insanity that assesses if a defendant was unable to control his or her actions due to a mental illness.