Which of the Following Research Goals Is NOT a Purpose

question 139

Multiple Choice

Which of the following research goals is NOT a purpose of a knockout mouse?

• A) to determine the effects of a removed or disrupted gene on the genome
• B) to determine the effect of a removed or disrupted gene on other genes
• C) to determine how a removed gene might interact with the environment
• D) to reduce the need for MRIs and other invasive techniques to study brain development

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Definitions:

Genetic Predispositions

Predetermined tendencies for certain conditions or traits that are transmitted from parents to offspring through DNA.

Mental Processes

Internal cognitive operations that include thinking, perceiving, problem-solving, and information processing.

Cultural Circumstances

The social, economic, historical, and cultural context or conditions in which individuals or groups live and interact.

Immigrant Paradox

The phenomenon that immigrants often perform better on various health and cognitive measures than native-born residents despite facing socioeconomic disadvantages.