Which of the Following Research Goals Is NOT a Purpose

question 155

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 techniques to study brain development

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