What is a consequence of gene knockout in mice?
Glow in the dark
No gene expression
Increased appetite
Color change
Answer
Gene knockout in mice results in the inactivation or disruption of a specific gene, leading to the absence or reduced expression of the corresponding protein. This technique allows researchers to study the function and role of specific genes by observing the effects of their absence on the organism's phenotype, development, and physiology.
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