A Researcher Wants to Investigate the Function of a Gene

question 6

Multiple Choice

A researcher wants to investigate the function of a gene without permanently altering the gene's function or activity. Which experimental approach should she choose?

• A) gene knockout
• B) gene knockdown
• C) electrophoresis
• D) RNA-seq
• E) bioinformatics

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Definitions:

Null Hypothesis

A statement that asserts there is no effect or no difference, typically the default assumption in a statistical test.

Groups

In statistics, groups refer to sets of subjects or data points that are classified together based on certain characteristics.

Null Hypothesis

A proposal in statistics that suggests no observable effect or no association between variables, serving as a premise to be tested against experimental evidence.

Groups

Collections of individuals or items that are studied in research to observe, measure, and analyze certain behaviors or outcomes.