Which of These Techniques Is Not an Example of Reverse

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of these techniques is not an example of reverse genetics?

• A) TILLING.
• B) Gene knock-out using homologous recombination
• C) Morpholino antisense RNAs
• D) Mutagenesis screens to uncover developmental mutants.

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Definitions:

fMRI

Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging, a non-invasive neuroimaging technique that measures brain activity by detecting changes associated with blood flow.

Brainstem

The lower part of the brain that connects the cerebrum with the spinal cord and controls basic life functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Growing Tumor

An abnormal mass of tissue that forms when cells grow and divide more than they should or do not die when they should.

Limbic System Structure

The complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involving several areas near the edge of the cortex concerned with instinct and mood. It controls the basic emotions (fear, pleasure, anger) and drives (hunger, sex, dominance, care of offspring).