Neuroscientists Insert Specific Opsin Genes into Particular Neurons So That

question 162

Multiple Choice

Neuroscientists insert specific opsin genes into particular neurons so that exposure to light influences their activity.This technique is generally referred to as

• A) optogenetics.
• B) immunochemistry.
• C) brainbow.
• D) in situ hybridization.
• E) autoradiography.

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