Which of the following is a weakness of the gene knockout technique as a method of biopsychological research?
A) Most behavioral traits are influenced by many interacting genes.
B) Elimination of one gene often influences the expression of other genes.
C) The effects of some gene knockouts are likely to depend on experience.
D) all of the above
E) none of the above
Answer: D
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