In knockout experiments,

a. genes are added to chromosomes.
b. normal genes are replaced physically by
mutated genes.
c. genes are mutated or deleted to prevent
their transcription or translation.
d. mRNAs are prevented from attaching to
ribosomes.
e. the protein products of specific genes are
inactivated.


C

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