Targeted Mutations Involve

question 77

Multiple Choice

Targeted mutations involve

• A) injecting chemicals that block the production of transmitters in the brain.
• B) inserting genes to overproduce a functional protein.
• C) manipulating genes to impair the production of a protein.
• D) the induction of random genetic mutations.
• E) altering genetic material to allow an organism to more readily adapt to its niche.

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