What impact does the gene Robo1 have on brain development?
A. It inactivates the Robo3 gene.
B. It controls a chemical that attracts developing axons to the brain's midline.
C. It controls a chemical that repels developing axons from the brain's midline.
D. It prevents cell death during circuit pruning.
Answer: C
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