When a Transgene Is Used in Mice to Knock Out

question 42

Multiple Choice

When a transgene is used in mice to knock out a specific function, two problems that might occur are the unintended introduction of multiple copies or abnormal gene expression. The second of these problems is related to __________.

• A)position effect
• B)homologous recombination
• C)vector insufficiency
• D)mitotic recombination
• E)unequal crossing over

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