What Would Be the Best Candidate to Modify (Mutate or Knock-Out)

question 3

Multiple Choice

What would be the best candidate to modify (mutate or knock-out) in transgenic mice in order to study various strengths of efferent inhibition of the cochlea?

• A) Cholinergic receptor (subunits) at efferent synapses on to the outer hair cells
• B) Stereocilia protetins, such as actin
• C) Prestin
• D) Potassium channels
• E) Tubulin

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